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Community => Watto's Junk Yard => Topic started by: ruiner on January 4, 2006, 11:08 AM
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Picked up Seinfeld Season 1 & 2 for $10.
Bad news is now I have to complete the set....
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Picked up Seinfeld Season 1 & 2 for $10.
Bad news is now I have to complete the set....
Funny you mention that. I got 1,2, and 3 for $30 on Monday($15/$15). As of right now, Best Buy is running a BOGO sale on select TV sets, including Seinfeld.
However, wait until Sunday, because they'll be on sale for $34.99 a pop. $34.99, plus BOGO, makes 2 sets $17.49.
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Are you sure the BOGO sales will still be valid this Sunday?
Usually their sales expire after a week...
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As I understood it, new release sales go from Tuesday to Tuesday - all other sales go from Sunday to Sunday.
I could be wrong on that though.
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As I understood it, new release sales go from Tuesday to Tuesday - all other sales go from Sunday to Sunday.
I could be wrong on that though.
I agree on the Sunday to Sunday sales, but new releases are only Tuesday to Sunday (actually Saturday night). For instance, Wedding Crashers is on sale at BB for $14.99 this week, but come Sunday the 8th it will be $19.99.
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Are you sure the BOGO sales will still be valid this Sunday?
Usually their sales expire after a week...
Positive. Select Television on DVD Sets BOGO Through 2/11/06 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat79000050018)
I got Seinfeld Season 4 for Free today at GameStop, so I'll get 5 and 6 this Sunday, and have spent $65 on all 5 sets.
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For anyone that cares,
(http://www.fullmoondirect.com/DVDS/images/sub_boxset_lrg.jpg)
Subspecies Box Set (http://www.fullmoondirect.com/index.html) is on sale starting tomorrow, available only at the website, and limited to 500 copies for U.S. distribution. These are actually coming out in Austrailia, but they are putting 500 on sale for the U.S.
These are some really classic Vampire/Horror flicks, and this is the first time that a "real" copy will be available in the U.S. It will be nice to retire my bootlegs.
I can't wait.
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4 was available, not too sure on the rest, though. Full Moon also stumbled upon a few of their old Puppet Master Boxed Sets and sold them on their website for $100 a pop which was a bargain. I got one a while back for $35, but sold it for $250.
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Yes, you're right, Subspecies 4 was available, as was Vampire Journals (unofficially Subspeceis 5, I believe) but the others - the "good" ones, if you will - have never been available in the U.S. on DVD.
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Are you sure the BOGO sales will still be valid this Sunday?
Usually their sales expire after a week...
Positive. Select Television on DVD Sets BOGO Through 2/11/06 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat79000050018)
I got Seinfeld Season 4 for Free today at GameStop, so I'll get 5 and 6 this Sunday, and have spent $65 on all 5 sets.
Thanks for the info!
I'll definitely pick up Season 3 & 4 at Best Buy this Sunday!
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I went to Best Buy on Wednesday. They had signs up that said "Buy One Get one Free on Select Sony Television DVD's."
The sign also said see a sales associate for details.
So I did.
And none of them had ANY idea what the sale was on.
And it wasn't in the ad.
I had to go so I couldn't wait longer than the 10 minutes that I had for an answer so I left.
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That's actually been the case in a lot of stores so I've read. But, what I've heard/seen is confirmed a few times over, and Sunday's sale looks to be the time to buy. That link above specifies which sets, including Married With Children, Seinfeld, Good Times, The Outer Limits, etc.
Naturally, no CSI or 24, although all I need is 24 Season 4. Wal Mart has tons of TV on DVD for $19.99 (or whatever wacky price, $19.72) anyway.
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Yeah, it's odd that the sale is not mentioned in the ad....
Rob - you could use CA's link and select the "in-store pickup" option.
I might try that.
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Well to my dismay the only flick I picked up this week was the Wedding Crashers. Everyone my wife and I talked to said is was so funny. If you havent bought it yet......dont. The movie sucked and was the biggest letdown for a comedy I have seen in years.
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do you guys know anything about dvd avenue.
they purport to have the series ed on dvd, but they don't explain how.
https://www.dvdavenue.tv/products.php?iProductID=387&iCollectionID=83&gclid=CKOBvrOet4ICFToTGgodowJmAA
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Well to my dismay the only flick I picked up this week was the Wedding Crashers. Everyone my wife and I talked to said is was so funny. If you havent bought it yet......dont. The movie sucked and was the biggest letdown for a comedy I have seen in years.
I hadn't seen it either but bought the uncorked edition and watched it last night.
I laughed my ass off.
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It wasn't quite as funny as some people described it, but it was definitely good for a lotta laughs.
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I didn't even bother. I'm not much on either Vaughn, Wilson, or sex related humor in general. However, we can't keep it in stock at work. It's kind of funny, considering the demographic, the uppity folks, all they want is 40 yr. Old Virgin, Must Love Dogs, or Wedding Crashers.
I did however get a hold of The Chumbscrubber, Two For the Money, Lord of War, and The Constant Gardner.
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Sneaking next week's releases out early are we?
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We get them the Thursday before the release date, and we can legally rent them that day as well. "Lord of War" and "Two For the Money" are actually the 17th, so how we have that so soon is beyond me. Not really looking forward to any of them other than "Two For the Money", personally, but since we're encouraged to view them before they're out so we can answer the inevitable question, I take advantage of it.
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Finally picked up my copy of the new Wizard of Oz set. Great collection. Also picked up Battlestar Galactica 2.0 and Serenity.
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We get them the Thursday before the release date, and we can legally rent them that day as well. "Lord of War" and "Two For the Money" are actually the 17th, so how we have that so soon is beyond me. Not really looking forward to any of them other than "Two For the Money", personally, but since we're encouraged to view them before they're out so we can answer the inevitable question, I take advantage of it.
Cool.
Ironically, and keeping with tradition - of the four you listed above the only one I'm not excited about is Two for the Money.
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Thanks to the "under-advertised" sale at Best Buy, I was able to get Seinfeld Seasons 5 & 6 for $40.99 total.
At Blockbuster I snagged The Aviator for $4.99.
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...and it just so happens that Target will have Seinfeld for $30 in the n ext weeks ad. The thing is, they probably wouldn't match BB's BOGO offer.
If they did, imagine the outcome..2 Seinfeld sets for $30. Yowza.
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Tomorrow:
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I've already bought a lot this month, and given I have the cash, I'd like to add;
Hustle and Flow
Red Eye
Viva la Bam Seasons 4 & 5
Transporter 2
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Picked up a few things in the last month or so to keep me occupied over the Winter Collage Break...
Legend of Zelda Collection*
To Hell and Back
40 Year old Virgin
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol. 3 (the 80's version)
The Longest Day
For a Few More Dollars
Superman: TAS Vol. 2
Batman: TAS Vol. 4
Samurai Champloo Vol. 6
*the zelda episodes are from the Super Mario Bros. Super Show (which will have its own set in March)
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I loved the Super Mario show!
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I'm only buying essentials and more obscure catalog titles since Blu-Ray is right around the corner. This is all for this week:
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Will BluRay be packaged like DVDs? I sure hope so... I don't want a bunch of midget cases mixed in with my DVD's.
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Ughh, I loathe the thought of replacing my obsolete DVD's with Blu-Ray....
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Will BluRay be packaged like DVDs? I sure hope so... I don't want a bunch of midget cases mixed in with my DVD's.
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Slightly smaller than the existing cases.
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Some more:
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And, to be fair, HD-DVD:
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Check out the following link for more, as well as pics of some of the various hardware that will be available for both formats:
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/ces2006/gallery01.html
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OK, I've heard of HD-DVD, but clearly I have some reading to do about BluRay. I hate being out of touch with technology. :-\
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That makes two of us.
Here's a quick synopsis:
http://www.hddvd.org/hddvd/difformatsblueray.php
Sounds like Blu-Ray has the most potential.
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I'm definitely not looking forward to this.
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Me neither. We've really started buying DVDs more frequently the past couple of years, including a number of TV on DVD sets, and I'd hate to think about having to replace everything again. We're nowhere near the collections of many people on here, but I think we're around 100 DVDs now, and I couldn't afford to re-buy all of these things on Blu-Ray or HD-DVD. Like Jesse mentioned, I hate being out of date or out of it period with new technology, but I really don't know a whole lot about Blu-Ray or HD-DVD. What are the differences between the DVD releases now, aside from clarity, etc.?
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I'm up around 650 now and quite frankly, I don't plan on replacing them. DVD's look freaking great. I'm sure once I've had a taste of Blue Ray that will be it (that sounded dirty...) and I'll want the better stuff but I certainly don't plan on dropping fifteen or twenty thousand dollars to upgrade what's already a pretty freaking good looking digital format.
Is the difference in quality that big? Certainly it's not as big as the jump from VHS to DVD.
Any word on prices for your 'average' Blue Ray disc when they first come out? I've been guessing at least $30 but really have no idea.
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I don't plan on replacing them.
This is my thought too.
Sure, there will be a few titles that I will drop the cash on upgrading with Blu-Ray/HD-DVD (like, say a Prequel SE Trilogy set or UBER-hexology SW box set), but as long as the newer players can still play the older DVDs, they are fine with me.
I mean, I love new technology and everything, but the current DVD quality of "Legally Blonde" or "Sweet Home Alabama" is enough for me - no need to go re-buying a higher res/quality disc for every DVD in the house... :P
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That's kind of what I was thinking as well....maybe buying newer versions of our absolute favorites (Star Wars, Indy Jones, etc.), but not the whole shebang. I'm pretty satisfied with the quality of our DVDs as well, particularly the newer releases, so hopefully we can do without. But, as mentioned, once I see some of the new technology in person, the difference will probably seem more significant.
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I believe, differences in clarity aside, that the new formats will have significantly larger storage capabilites than that of existing DVD. One Blu-Ray or HD-DVD disc will be able to hold several times the amount of data that a current DVD can.
Where this will be nice is in the TV-on-DVD area. Instead of having 24 episodes of say, The Simpsons, spread out over four discs, now you'll have them all on one or two discs. Not only is that more user-friendly, but it's also better for storage, as they won't take up nearly as much room as the current sets. And storage space is really becoming a problem for a lot of us--at least, I know it is for me.
So that's one aspect of the new format(s) that I'm really looking forward to.
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If the difference between DVD and HD-DVD is as obvious as the difference between Dolby and DTS, then I think I'll be making a number of replacements. However, like has been said, it'll likely only be my favourites (like Legally Blonde ;)).
And storage space is really becoming a problem for a lot of us--at least, I know it is for me.
Good point. We've got around 100 DVDs or so, which doesn't take up a huge amount of room, but certainly those TV box sets are the most obvious offenders.
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Being that there's somewhat of a format war (though 90% of folks are behind BD as the winner, and rightly so) I can actually imagine prices on discs being competitive with DVD to get people buying. But there’s no real word on pricing yet.
From my own experience with HD movies off of satellite and cable that I’ve stored on DVHS (and slowly being archived back to hard disk) I've noticed that it's very hard to go back to DVD. It's not a night and day thing like from VHS to DVD, or even LD to DVD, but the differences in color reproduction and detail are undeniable. Once you’re used to a certain image, and are presented with something that doesn’t fit with those expectations, it becomes a major distraction. In the next few years, as 1080p displays become more widespread, the gap will continue to grow, and the HD disc formats are going to become important for the sets.
When BD hits, it will also support hi resolution lossless audio formats. That will be a huge advance over lossy Dolby Digital and DTS. It’s good enough that it will actually force a revolution in audio quality coming from the studios and supported in the theater. Home devices will actually be able to support playback at quality levels mixers aren’t even working at for masters. Pretty cool.
Aside from audio and video, there is the storage capacity element and what will surely be a crapload more interactive garbage thrown into the mix. It not something I’ve ever liked much so I’ll continue to ignore, but it will be there.
I’m going to probably be a lot more selective in my purchases this time around. I repurchased just about everything I owned on LD with DVDs. But I don’t see a need to do the same again for a lot of the catalog titles I own. If I glance at my collection, there are literally dozens of discs I haven’t opened, including such pure uselessness as Spy Kids, The Smokers, Ruthless People, Solaris, and on and on. It will be new releases and titles I actually value this time around, instead of every single movie I ever expressed a remote interest in seeing at some point in time.
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Now that you mention the 1080p TV's, I've been meaning to hit an electronics store to see what they really look like. Isn't there just one or two companies that are producing these so far? I'm assuming it would be useless to have an HD-DVD player without also having a 1080p TV to truly show off that quality video.
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Most of the 1080p sets out there don't accept a 1080p signal, but instead upconvert 1080i. There was a lot of good rear projection and flatscreen stuff at CES. Give it 3-6 months and there should be a fair amount of choices.
The best thing on the market as far as rear projecti0n in 1080p right now is a Sony SXRD model, imo.
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im not sold yet that blu ray or hd dvd will take off quickly if even at all. i haven't seen it yet, but it doesn't have that "so much freakin' better" feel that dvd did over vhs.
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Me and about 80% of the DVD watching world don't even have the technology necessary to evern enjoy Blu-ray or HD-DVD(who's logo is hideous, BTW), so I'm just fine with good "old" DVD.
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speaking of that hideous logo..
does anyone else get the impression that Blu-Ray will do better, just because the packaging and presentation is more pleasing to the eye?
And I plan on not getting any of this HD nonsense. I sticking with my regular DVD's and waiting it out.
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im not sold yet that blu ray or hd dvd will take off quickly if even at all. i haven't seen it yet, but it doesn't have that "so much freakin' better" feel that dvd did over vhs.
Totally agree. I think there's enormous potential for whichever format wins to still remain a niche product. I’m happy with what BD is going to do to meet my needs, however. I’m excited.
The next “format” that will motivate people to ditch DVD is probably HD downloadable content in some form or another. Or so I’m hoping. :)
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Just came across the following, which I thought was pretty interesting:
http://www.cornbread.org/FOTRCompare/
It's a comparison of the HD and DVD transfers of Fellowship. Not quite the same as seeing it in real-life, in motion, on a large screen, but you can still see the improved clarity and color of the HD transfer.
I'm looking forward to all the new stuff. Not looking forward to rebuying everything, but I'm all for getting the best presentation possible.
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DVD's look freaking great.
Is the difference in quality that big? Certainly it's not as big as the jump from VHS to DVD.
Have you seen a regular DVD on an HD monitor? They look like ****.
I'm pretty picky in regards to image quality and that's why I haven't upgraded to an HDTV - my current DVD's look horrible on HD TV's....
I'll upgrade when Blu-Ray becomes mainstream - but only select more commonly viewed movies.
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Just came across the following, which I thought was pretty interesting:
http://www.cornbread.org/FOTRCompare/
Pretty poor examples, IMO. 3/4th's of the comparisons are too dark to notice any real difference.
does anyone else get the impression that Blu-Ray will do better, just because the packaging and presentation is more pleasing to the eye?
Aesthetically, no. It sticks out like a sore thumb, those blue cases. I hate slimcases too because the titles on the spines are virtually impossible to read any furthur than one foot away.
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Unfortunately I see BIG differences in those images. It probably helps that I stare at stfuff like that all day long and notice what might be smaller differences to some people. The level of detail is significantly higher in those HD images. You can see it very well in trees and rocks and anything like that. As I expected, seeing the two together makes me think the regular DVD images look pretty poor in comparisson.
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Pretty poor examples, IMO. 3/4th's of the comparisons are too dark to notice any real difference.
I wasn't too impressed either, initially, until I hit the Sauroman (sp) pic, and saw how the detailing on his lower robes really popped in the HD transfer. Then I went back and looked at each of them more carefully, and started seeing more differences. Gandalf's cart, Aragorn's whiskers, the detailing in the faces and hair of the Hobbits at the party, the details of the building in Rivendell, the leaves in several of the shots, etc. Most of it's pretty subtle, but yeah, there's a big difference. And keep in mind that it's really being compromised a bit in order to be displayed on a computer monitor. If you were to see them together, in an A/B comparison on a large TV, you'd see a bigger difference than you did here.
does anyone else get the impression that Blu-Ray will do better, just because the packaging and presentation is more pleasing to the eye?
Aesthetically, no. It sticks out like a sore thumb, those blue cases. I hate slimcases too because the titles on the spines are virtually impossible to read any furthur than one foot away.
Blu-Ray will probably do better, but it's not gonna have anything to do with the aesthetics of the packaging.
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P.S. If I spent a good majority of my money and time on the current DVD format for my cinema addiction, I'd probably be a little reluctant to admit that there was a big difference between HD and DVD, too. . .
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I just did.
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Well, yeah. I thought you had your cinema addiction under control, though, for the most part, with the intervention back in '03 and the 12-step programs and whatnot.
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Relapse.
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It's VERY difficult to demonstrate the difference between regular DVD video and Blu-Ray / HD DVD video via posted images on the internet.
So much detail and clarity is lost - you have to see it in person to truly appreciate the difference.
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Relapse.
Fell off the wagon, did you? Well, I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you get yourself back together someday.
All my best,
Coz
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I dislike the translucent blue cases... I hope they do away with that long before I have to buy it.
I'm really not too crazy about getting any BlueRay, not only because of the cost and the fact I've already filled out alot of my collection in DVD... but I doubt anything but the best TV screen can even pick up those crisp details. Let me rephrase that - I doubt I'll have a TV anytime soon that can pick up those nice details.
By the time I do - something else will come out.
>:(
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I fear change.
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P.S. If I spent a good majority of my money and time on the current DVD format for my cinema addiction, I'd probably be a little reluctant to admit that there was a big difference between HD and DVD, too. . .
I haven't spent a dime of my money on the 40 titles I've bought this year. Even still, it wouldn't lead me to denial. I'm just not impressed.
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40 titles for free?
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Bought with profit. Spending habits wouldn't influence my reluctance (or lack thereof) to admit to a difference. I simply don't see one large enough with those examples to go right out and upgrade.
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Wheelin' and Dealin'
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Oh. Right.
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Did anyone who bought The Island the other week open theirs up yet? I've kept mine sealed for now but was curious as to what the pair of $3.00 off coupon's were good towards.
Anyone?
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$3 off "WOTW"(2005) & $3 off Gladiator/SPR/Minority Report.
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Am I the only one who noticed the horrible transfer of WOTW to DVD?
The video is very grainy.
???
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Thanks Corey.
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I saw Leave It To Beaver Season 1 at Walmart right before Christmas, just in time to have someone put it under the tree for me. I was thrilled to see it there on the shelf; didn't even know it was coming out. I love that show. :)
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Did you guys get your preorders in for 9 To 5: Sexist, Egotistical, Lying, Hypocritcal Bigot Edition (http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/nine-to-five.html) yet?
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My hauls for the week
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Did you guys get your preorders in for 9 To 5: Sexist, Egotistical, Lying, Hypocritcal Bigot Edition (http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/nine-to-five.html) yet?
Man that Dolly Parton got some really big...uh...
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Did you guys get your preorders in for 9 To 5: Sexist, Egotistical, Lying, Hypocritcal Bigot Edition (http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/nine-to-five.html) yet?
Dolly..in DTS? I'm so there.
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More for me.
Picked up the third season of the 70's show, and my 5 dollar movie. Gotta love the 5 dollar bin.
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I have much more on the way too. Been saving up for a very large purchase online.
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Got a bunch as of late. Found "Pinocchio" for $8 today.
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Got a bunch as of late. Found "Pinocchio" for $8 today.
The Disney one?
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Affirmative. First time I've seen it at a pawn shop, because they usually sell their Disney movies on eBay for ridiculous amounts.
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Sorry, this might be a stupid question...but I figured someone here would know for sure. We were going through and making a little list of DVDs we haven't picked up yet but are already released, and one that came up was ET. Just a quick look on Amazon, and it appears it must not be "for sale" anymore, as the listings are just used copies or through other vendors. Plus, at our local Target, they seem to have a more bare bones (and fullscreen) version for $13, and we were looking for widescreen (it does look to be available on sites such as Deep Discount DVD though, so who knows). Long story short, was the "special edition" or widescreen version of this only available for a limited time...and if so, is there any word of it being released again sometime soon? Its not like we need the movie right now or anything, I was just curious because we'd eventually like to pick it up. Thanks for any info.
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DVD E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial (Full Screen Edition)
DVD E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial (Widesceen)
DVD E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial (Full Screen Collector's Edition)
DVD E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial (Ultimate Gift Boxed Set)
Here's a listing I found on Amazon. I think the first two versions (bare bones) are still in production while the last two are OOP.
Just my guess.
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Ignoring the different fullscreen/widescreen releases, there's basically been three separate releases of E.T. on DVD.
Back in 2002, Universal released two different versions: A two-disc set, which contained both the original 1982 cut and the 2002 20th Anniversary Special Edition cut, and a four-disc Ultimate Gift Set, which contained the 2002 cut on the first disc, the 1982 cut on the second, a third disc of bonus features, and the fourth disc, which was the soundtrack CD. It also contained a nice hardcover making-of book, as well as a certificate of authenticity and a film frame. All of the versions released in 2002 are now out of print.
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Last year, Universal re-released E.T. as a one-disc set--and only as the 2002 Special Edition cut, dropping the original 1982 version.
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Here's a DVDTalk thread which covered the new single-disc release:
Universal dumbs down for re-releases of E.T., Cape Fear, and Meaning of Life 08.23.05 (http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428502&page=1&pp=25&highlight=cape+fear)
From that thread:
Universal has just sent us some interesting news regarding the upcoming single-disc re-release of E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial. Even though this edition shaves off some of the better extras from the two-disc set, including the full-length documentary, it will add an isolated track featuring John Williams' famous score. This track is exclusive to this release. The rest of the disc features the 2002 cut of the film in 1.85 anamorphic widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1 EX and DTS ES Surround tracks, "The Reunion: E.T.'s Family and Friends" and "Behind-the-Scenes with Composer John Williams" featurettes, E.T.'s Interactive Space Tour, the trailer, production photos and concept drawings. Look for this E.T. on August 23rd with a retail $19.98.
So, basically, stay away from the current version which is selling at Target and Amazon, and probably pretty much everywhere else. With that, you lose the 1982 version, and only gain the isolated score track. (There are separate widescreen and fullscreen releases for this disc, by the way.)
The 2002 releases are far superior--try and find those if you can. Preferably, the Ultimate Gift Set, which may be quite hard-to-find and pricey these days, but contains the most bonus features. (This was released in widescreen only.) The two-disc set should be a little easier to find, and much cheaper than the box. (The two-disc sets had separate fullscreen and widescreen releases, as well.)
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Oh, and I would guess that with the single-disc 2002 version released last year, that will probably be the last issue of E.T. to the current DVD format. Although, next year is the 25th anniversary, and I wouldn't totally rule out a re-release to tie in with that, hopefully featuring the 1982 version once more.
But I'd bet we don't see the 1982 version again until after Blu-Ray/HD-DVD kicks in. That is, unless Spielberg decides to pull a Lucas and only make the Special Edition version available from now on--making it even more important to grab one of the original releases if that's what you want.
The saga of E.T. on DVD. . . what a long, strange trip it's been. . .
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Well I think that answers that.
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Well I think that answers that.
The only person here who's a bigger E.T. fan than me is Brent.
True fact.
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Downside to all of that is that the 1982 theatrical version is in Dolby Surround, which is more or less 2 channel, and a disgrace.
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Downside to all of that is that the 1982 theatrical version is in Dolby Surround, which is more or less 2 channel, and a disgrace.
Actually, the 1982 versions on both the 2- and 4-disc sets feature Dolby Digital soundtracks, and the 2-disc version also has a DTS track that was dropped from the 4-disc set's version for some reason. There are no Dolby Surround 2.0 tracks on either of the 1982 versions.
More here (664 posts--see you next month):
*** Official E.T. Discussion Thread *2 Disk Set Includes Original Version of the Film! (http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=100920&highlight=terrestrial)
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I haven't watched the 1982 version yet, and the back of the case had the 2 channel Dolby Surround logo, with the DTS and 5.1 logo's for the SE. I didn't know that the options automatically carried over.
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Did you read any of that HTF thread I linked?
The E.T. DVDs were a major fiasco at the time. Well, I should clarify that--the discs themselves turned out fine for the most part (with the exception of the more-expensive box set 1982 version not getting the DTS track), but the end product differed wildy from what was originally announced, and even from what was listed on the packaging.
They were announced in mid-2002 with the news that the 2-disc set would only contain the 2002 SE cut, and that the only way to get the 1982 cut was to buy the big-ass box set, which of course pissed a lot of people off. Then, less than two weeks before the release date, people started getting early copies of the 2-disc set, and found out that it actually had both cuts. It's believed that Spielberg decided at the last moment to include both versions on the 2-disc set, which led to a lot of confusion, and the packaging being incorrect. And with reviewers being sent messed up copies (if they were even sent review copies at all), which led to even more confusion, you basically had people who were having to put the discs in their players before they knew what all was on them.
So yeah, it was a big mess. (Hey, it was a Spielberg-related Universal release--they had to **** up something, didn't they?)
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Bill Cosby - Thanks so much for all the info and clarification on the ET DVD stuff. It helps a lot to know what I'm looking for, and the whole story behind that mess. Much appreciated..thanks again.
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To make it really right, they should have given everyone a copy of this:
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Still haven't seen that movie. :P
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To make it really right, they should have given everyone a copy of this:
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Oh dag, that was my favorite 2600 EVER!
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I played the Atari E.T. several weeks ago at a friend's house. And, over twenty years later, it's still just as awful as it ever was. And for an "experienced" gamer like myself, you'd think maybe it would have gotten a little easier for me. But nope, I was still running around like a fool, hardly having any semblance of an idea on where I was supposed to go next. Around the sixth or seventh time I fell in a pit, I said to hell with it, and moved onto the next.
Anyone care to go spelunking in New Mexico?
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I still can't believe that story....millions of cartridges buried in the desert...
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No reason to go looking for that treasure...
In this case the rumor was accurate, although it wasn't the first time Atari had destroyed cartridges, nor was E.T. the only game dumped in New Mexico. (Rumor had it that Atari's Borregas Street warehouse sat atop crushed and buried game cartridges as well.) Some other video game manufacturers attempted to rid themselves of excess inventory by selling it at sharply reduced prices, but Atari, stuck with millions of games and consoles that were largely unsellable at any price, sent fourteen truckloads of merchandise from their plant in El Paso, Texas, to be dumped in a city landfill in Alamogordo, New Mexico in late September 1983. In order to keep the site from being looted, steamrollers crushed and flattened the games, and a concrete slab was poured over the remains.
http://www.snopes.com/business/market/atari.asp
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Not that it's not fun to talk about how much Atari E.T. sucks, but back on topic for a moment.
Here's an interview the Digital Bits did with the senior Vice-President of Pioneer at CES:
Link (http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/ces2006/parsonsinterview.html)
Pretty interesting, if you're following the Blu-Ray/HD-DVD format war. He gets into that, as well as why Pioneer went with Blu-Ray over HD-DVD, as well as how Blu-Ray will compare with standard DVD, and how they will coexist together for the next few years.
Good read.
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That was a good read, thanks :)
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Thanks for the link. For the first time I feel informed on the Blu Ray transition, and a whole lot less anxious.
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Yeah, thanks for the link, it was very informative and I have a little better understanding on the whole issue now too.
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Yep, thanks. This was the critical point I think:
And when you consider that we have seven out of eight major Hollywood studios now supporting Blu-ray Disc... and the other format has three... it's really hard to imagine how a consumer could look at that and say, "You know, I think I want to go with the format with less support."
I remember the VHS vs BETA discussion of yore and BETA was clearly better, but not well supported. I'm pleased to see the better quality=better support this time around.
Guess I'm waiting on a 1080p projector as well.
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Just blew some big bucks on Movies at Deep Discount. Got some things I've wanted for a long time now, and fun stuff too. I'm still surprised at how cheap the Apes movies were though, thats just an excellent buy. $28 dollars I believe.
I think I'll also stand on Kung Pow being an Underrated feature, but that will never make it a great movie either. hehe. I just found it very funny in the theatre, so said why not, I'll toss that into my purchase.
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I'd try and cancel the POTA set, being that it's the old edition. The new release, with all the movies in Anamorphic widescreen is being released 3/28 for about $37.. Click me.. (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=FXD032836)
..or if you've got $125 to blow, there's always this...
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Woah... What the hell is that?
I want it.
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That box set is going to be awesome. It even includes two discs of the POTA cartoon that have never been available before. I can't wait for it...
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So the one in the picture on the last page is also an upcoming set? Or is it some older out of print set?
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From the HTF:
The single movies are available separately and there is a legacy box set (first five movies and sixth bonus disc). The animated TV series will also be available separately.
They have been remastered. And yes, the remastered versions will be available for those not purchasing the ape head.
========== Press Release Follows ==========
KONG MAY BE KING, BUT APES RULE THE PLANET!
PLANET OF THE APES
The Ultimate DVD Collection
Get Your Stinking Paws On The Ultimate Planet Of The Apes
Collection, On DVD March 28 From Fox Home Entertainment
The Planets Will Align for a Massive Takeover to Give Apes Fans What they’re all Grunting For!
CENTURY CITY, Calif. – King Kong conquered New York, but The Apes control the Planet! Charlton Heston (Soylent Green, The Ten Commandments) stars as the alpha-male omega man ushered in the age of the ape when he crash lands on a mysterious planet amongst an entirely simian society… only to discover that the “madhouse” was closer to home than he could have dreamed. On March 28, 2006, Fox Home Entertainment unleashes all-new DVD Singles of the Original Planet of the Apes Series Mastered in Anamorphic Widescreen and featuring THX Certified 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound. Planet Of The Apes stunned audiences with its now-iconic conclusion and shockingly dystopian view of humanity’s fate, as well as with one of the most famous performances from larger-than-life Oscar-winner® Heston (Ben-Hur, 1960). From an age of film when science-fiction served as allegory in addition to providing thrilling spectacle and edge-of-your-seat adventure, the Planet Of The Apes began a franchise that set the gold standard of Sci-Fi films
The subsequent sequels in the Apes franchise follow the downfall of the planet and its succeeding resurrection by time-traveling chimpanzees. Each of the Planet Of The Apes films offers a unique examination of social, political and cultural mores, from race issues to anti-nuclear messaging. And each features astounding special effects and action, as well as performances from silver screen luminaries such as Roddy McDowall (Fright Night), Ricardo Montalban (Star Trek II), Sal Mineo (Rebel Without A Cause) and John Huston (Chinatown).
In addition to the original film series – Planet of the Apes, Beneath The Planet Of The Apes, Escape From Planet Of The Apes, Conquest Of Planet Of The Apes and Battle For Planet Of The Apes – the collection is also available in an all-new Planet of the Apes: Legacy Edition Box set which includes a 6th bonus disc loaded with extras - Documentary “Behind the Planet of the Apes,” Original Theatrical Trailers of all 5 movies, TV Spots and much more.
And to Celebrate the Rule of the Great Apes, Fox is Unleashing the Planet Of The Apes: The Ultimate DVD Collection, a 14-disc set in a Limited Edition collectable ape-head packaging based on the designs that earned make-up artist John Chambers an honorary Oscar®. The Ape –head is modeled after Roddy McDowall’s character Caesar, the son of the late simians Cornelius and Zira who leads the apes to revolution in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. The Ultimate Collection includes all five Original movies (1968-1973), the complete series of the Planet of the Apes (1974) TV Show and the Never-Before-Released Saturday Morning Cartoon TV series: Return to the planet of the Apes (1975) as well as the 2001 re-imagining of the Planet Of The Apes mythology. The Planet Of The Apes franchise stars such silver-screen luminaries as Ricardo Montalban (Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan), Sal Mineo (Rebel Without A Cause), John Huston (Chinatown), Mark Wahlberg (Boogie Nights), Michael Clarke Duncan (Daredevil) and Tim Roth (Reservoir Dogs). Bonus features include audio commentaries, featurettes, image galleries, outtakes and much more.
The fantastic Planet Of The Apes: The Ultimate DVD Collection box set will be available for a suggested retail price of $179.98 U.S./$249.98 Canada. Each of the Planet Of The Apes movies will be available singly for $14.98 U.S./ $16.98 Canada and the Legacy Edition Boxset for $49.98 U.S. / $59.98 Canada. Prebook is March 1.
Marketing Support:
This April, Apes Rule with comprehensive Marketing Support including tactically placed Radio promotions, Consumer and Trade Print Ads and Extensive PR and Online Marketing campaigns.
DVD Features:
Planet Of The Apes (1968):
Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowall star in this 1968 science fiction masterpiece. Astronaut Taylor (Heston) crash lands on a distant planet ruled by apes who use a primitive race of humans for experimentation and sport. Soon Taylor finds himself among the hunted, his life in the hands of a benevolent chimpanzee scientist (McDowall). Winner of an Honorary Academy Award® for Outstanding Makeup Achievement and nominated for two Oscars, its grand entertainment from its visually arresting beginning to the chilling last moment. Frank Schaffner (1970 Academy Award® winner for Patton) directed this film written by Rod Serling (TV's "The Twilight Zone") and
Michael Wilson (Lawrence of Arabia).
Bonus materials include:
• Commentary by actors Roddy McDowall, Natalie Trundy, Kim Hunter, composer Jerry Goldsmith, make-up artist John Chambers and Eric Greene, author of “Planet of the Apes as American Myth”
• A Second Disc is also available in Ultimate DVD Collection which includes:
• Behind the Planet Of The Apes documentary
• Behind the Planet Of The Apes promo (1998)
• Roddy McDowall home movies
• Planet Of The Apes dailies and outtakes
• “Planet Of The Apes” featurette (1968)
• “A Look Behind the Planet of the Apes” (1972) featurette
• “Planet Of The Apes Make-up Test with Edward G. Robinson” featurette (1966)
• Theatrical trailers
• Theatrical posters
• TV Spots
• Film Reviews (1968)
• Image gallery
• Planet Of The Apes timeline – A DVD-Rom feature
• Mego Toy Commercial
• One Easter Egg
Beneath The Planet Of The Apes:
In the acclaimed 1970 sequel to Planet of the Apes, Charlton Heston returns as Taylor and
James Franciscus is Brent, who crashes through the time barrier searching for the missing astronaut. The daring rescue mission leads to a subterranean city where mutant humans who practice mind control worship a weapon capable of destroying the entire planet. Both an action-oriented
science-fiction adventure and a wry commentary on today’s world, its imaginative entertainment for fantasy buffs of all ages.
• Behind-The-Scenes Photo Gallery
Escape From Planet Of The Apes:
Roddy McDowall and Kim Hunter reprise their roles from the original Planet of the Apes in this third chapter of the Apes saga. Two intelligent simians from the future, Cornelius (McDowall) and Zira (Hunter) travel to present-day earth. They become instant sensations, wined and dined and treated like celebrities - until a high-level plot forces them to run for their lives! Featuring Ricardo Montalban and Sal Mineo, this 1971 release is a delightful blend of humor, social commentary and suspense.
Conquest Of Planet Of The Apes:
Colorful, futuristic sets, a relentless pace and an action-packed climax highlight the 1972 fourth episode of the legendary Apes saga, starring Roddy McDowall and Ricardo Montalban. The time is the near future. Apes have supplanted dogs and cats as household pets and replaced servants as personal assistants - until their continual mistreatment provokes one advanced ape from the future, Caesar (McDowall), to lead a spectacular revolt. It’s thrilling science-fiction that offers both a serious message and stirring entertainment.
Battle For The Planet Of The Apes:
The final confrontation? Roddy McDowall and Claude Akins star in the fifth and last chapter of the original legendary Apes saga. Set in 2670 A.D., an idyllic society of man and ape is threatened by both a militant gorilla (Akins) and a tribe of still-intelligent mutant humans. Finally, simmering tensions dividing the primates erupt in an apocalyptic climax. When the smoke clears the carnage is everywhere, but there is hope for a new beginning for man and ape. John Huston, Paul Williams and Lew Ayres co-star in this 1973 release.
Below titles are available in Ultimate DVD Collection:
Planet Of The Apes TV Series (1974):
After their spacecraft travels through a time warp, two astronauts (Ron Harper, James Naughton) from 1981 crash-land back on Earth in the year 3085-a time when intelligent apes rule and humans have been reduced to servants or pets. Captured by the apes and sentenced to death, they are saved by a curious chimpanzee named Galen (Roddy McDowall). But now all three are on the run, trying to keep one step ahead of the gorilla army led by General Urko (Mark Lenard), who is determined to kill the renegades.
On four discs, DVD specifics include:
• Episodes: Escape From Tomorrow, The Gladiators, The Trap, The Good Seeds, The Legacy, Tomorrow’s Tide, The Surgeon, The Dragoons, The Horse Ride, The Interrogation, The Tyrant,
The Cure, The Liberator (Never aired during original show run on TV), Up Above The World So High
• TV Spots
• Still Photos
Return To The Planet Of The Apes Animated TV Series (1975):
From the Oscar®-winning creators of “The Pink Panther” (David H. DePatie & Friz Freleng) comes this high-concept 70s cartoon that returns you to the heart of mankind’s greatest adventure! Populated by familiar characters from the Planet of the Apes films and TV series – including Cornelius, Zira and General Urko – this classic animated series pits humans against a world of apes who are more advanced than ever!
Three astronauts – Bill Hudson, Jeff Carter and Judy Franklin – find themselves stranded in a future where apes drive the cars, fly the planes…and wage an epic war on their primitive human neighbors. Attempting to keep one step ahead of the apes and protect the other humans, the astronauts search for the reason their world went so awry, hoping one day to find their way back home.
On two discs, DVD specifics include:
• Episodes: Flames Of Doom, Escape From Ape City, The Unearthly Prophecy, Tunnel Of Fear, Lagoon Of Peril, Terror On Ice Mountain, River Of Flames, Screaming Wings, Trail To The Unknown, Attack From The Clouds, Mission Of Mercy, Invasion Of The Underdwellers, and Battle Of The Titans
Planet Of The Apes (2001):
In the year 2029, interstellar reconnaissance missions are relegated to chimpanzee pilots from the Space Station Oberon in deep space. On such a mission, a chimp loses communication and vanishes from the radar. Fearless astronaut Leo Davidson launches a rescue mission and, following a malfunction, lands on a jungle-like planet not unlike the Earth. To Leo's astonishment, English-speaking apes and primitive humans inhabit the planet. Following his capture by the apes and subsequent escape, Leo assembles a small band of defiant humans and empathetic apes in an attempt to re-establish contact with Oberon, but his focus changes following an unexpected discovery. Armed with this new information, Leo leads a rebellion against an overpowering ape force that will result in freedom or complete annihilation.
On two discs, bonus materials include:
• Feature includes enhanced viewing mode with interactive examinations of make-up, special effects, cast/crew and location shooting
• Six Documentaries – Ape School, Make-Up Testing, Costume Testing, Shooting On Location, Scoring The Film and Ape Movement
• Eight interactive multi-angle sequences
• Four quadrangle audio split vignettes of make-up testing, reactive testing, costume testing and apes movement/stunt testing
• Five extended scenes
• HBO “The Making Of” Special
• TV Spots
• Theatrical trailers
• Music Video
Street Date: March 28, 2006
Prebook Date: March 1, 2006
Single Disc Titles: Run Time Catalog #: Price:
Planet Of The Apes 112 min. 2232974 $14.98 U.S./$16.98 Canada
Beneath The Planet Of The Apes 100 min. 2232808 $14.98 U.S./$16.98 Canada
Escape From The Planet Of The Apes 98 min. 2232813 $14.98 U.S./$16.98 Canada
Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes 88 min. 2232818 $14.98 U.S./$16.98 Canada
Battle For The Planet Of The Apes 86 min. 2232803 $14.98 U.S./$16.98 Canada
Planet Of The Apes: Legacy Edition Box Set 484 min. 2232836 $49.98 U.S./$59.98 Canada
U.S. Rating: Planet Of The Apes (1968) – G
Beneath The Planet Of The Apes – G
Escape From The Planet Of The Apes – G
Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes – PG
Battle For The Planet Of The Apes – G
Bonus Disc (Not Rated)
Canadian Rating: All Movies – PG
Closed Captioned: Yes
Planet Of The Apes: Ultimate DVD Collection 1564 min. 2233133 $179.98 U.S./$249.98 Canada
U.S. Rating: Planet Of The Apes Anniversary Edition (2-Disc)(1968) – G
Beneath The Planet Of The Apes – G
Escape From The Planet Of The Apes – G
Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes – PG
Battle For The Planet Of The Apes – G
Planet Of The Apes (4-Disc)TV Series – NR
Return to the Planet Of The Apes (2-Disc)Animated TV Series – NR
Planet Of The Apes (2-Disc) (2001) – PG-13
Canadian Rating: All Movies – PG
TV Series – NR
Closed Captioned: Yes
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That box set is orgasmic... Beautiful.
Thanks for sharing the info. Much love.
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Good God...
So was the $125.00 number that Corey dropped the price WITH the head? It looks like the set will be sold without the head too - I wonder what that will run.
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Yeah, if only the pricing information was included in all that stuff I quoted. . .
The fantastic Planet Of The Apes: The Ultimate DVD Collection box set will be available for a suggested retail price of $179.98 U.S./$249.98 Canada. Each of the Planet Of The Apes movies will be available singly for $14.98 U.S./ $16.98 Canada and the Legacy Edition Boxset for $49.98 U.S. / $59.98 Canada. Prebook is March 1.
The real-world prices:
Legacy set: $34.99 at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E6ESEY/qid=1138058899/sr=1-14/ref=sr_1_14/103-1029561-7538244?s=dvd&v=glance&n=130)
Big-ass monkey head set: $125.99 at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E6ESG2/qid=1138058899/sr=1-15/ref=sr_1_15/103-1029561-7538244?s=dvd&v=glance&n=130)
Looks like the other sequels will be $9.99 separately.
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Okay so I was skimming. I'll admit it.
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I'm not really wanting to read into it, but, does the POTA in the new set make the latest 2 disc anniversary set obsolete?
Also, been picking up some..totally..bizarre titles as of late, on a whim, namely because they're cheap. Check it.
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Whoa! Talk about a blast from the past! I didn't know you posted here, Cory! :o
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I'm not really wanting to read into it, but, does the POTA in the new set make the latest 2 disc anniversary set obsolete?
According to the Digital Bits, no.
First of all, we have the official skinny from 20th Century Fox on their upcoming celebration of all things Planet of the Apes on DVD. The centerpiece of the affair will be the 3/28 release of the 14-disc, THX-certified Planet of the Apes: The Ultimate DVD Collection (SRP $179.98). Here's a disc by disc list of the extras, as confirmed by the studio:
Disc One - Planet of the Apes (1967 - anamorphic widescreen video, with Dolby Digital 5.1 & DTS 5.1 audio, audio commentary by composer Jerry Goldsmith, commentary by actors Roddy McDowell, Natalie Trundy and Kim Hunter, and make-up artist John Chambers, text commentary by Eric Greene, author of Planet of the Apes as American Myth) - note that this is the same as Disc One from the 35th Anniversary Edition.
Disc Two - Planet of the Apes Bonus Disc (includes the 1998 Behind the Planet of the Apes documentary, trailers for all of the classic Apes films, promo spots, a make-up test with Edward G. Robinson from 1966, Roddy McDowall's original home movies, dailies and outtakes, the 1967 N.A.T.O. presentation, 4 vintage featurettes (Planet of the Apes, A Look Behind the Planet of the Apes, Don Taylor Directs Escape from the Planet of the Apes and J. Lee Thompson Directs Conquest of the Planet of the Apes), original film reviews and galleries of poster art, production photos and costume sketches) - note that this is the same as Disc Two from the 35th Anniversary Edition and is also the same basic content as was included on Image Entertainment's Behind the Planet of the Apes: Special Collector's Edition.
Disc Three - Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970 - newly remastered in anamorphic widescreen video with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, plus a cast page, theatrical trailers for this and all of the other Apes films and a behind-the-scenes photo gallery) - same extras as on the previous release.
Disc Four - Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971 - newly remastered in anamorphic widescreen video with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, plus a cast page, theatrical trailers for this and all of the other Apes films and the Don Taylor Directs Escape from the Planet of the Apes featurette).
Disc Five - Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972 - newly remastered in anamorphic widescreen video with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, plus a cast page, theatrical trailers for this and all of the other Apes films and the J. Lee Thompson Directs Conquest of the Planet of the Apes featurette).
Disc Six - Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973 - newly remastered in anamorphic widescreen video with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, plus a cast page, theatrical trailers for this and all of the other Apes films and the Fox Interactive's Behind the Scenes of the Planet of the Apes videogame promo).
Discs Seven-Ten - Planet of the Apes: The Complete TV Series (1974 - includes all 14 episodes in the original full frame video with Dolby Digital mono audio, plus photo galleries and TV spots) - this is basically the same as the previous 4-disc DVD release of the TV series, but the photo galleries and TV spots are new to this edition.
Discs Eleven-Twelve - Return to the Planet of the Apes: The Complete Animated Series (1975 - includes all 13 episodes in their original full frame video with Dolby Digital mono audio).
Disc Thirteen - Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes (2001 - anamorphic widescreen video with Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 audio, plus extras) - note that this is identical to Disc One of the previous DVD release of this film.
Disc Fourteen - Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes Bonus Disc (with additional extras) - note that this is identical to Disc Two of the previous DVD release of this film.
As you can see, what's new in The Ultimate DVD Collection are the new anamorphic transfers of the four classic Apes films that have previously been available in letterboxed widecreen only, along with the complete animated TV series (its first appearance on DVD and exclusive to The Ultimate DVD Collection) and a couple new extras on the 1974 live-action TV series. All of this comes with a special "ape" display case designed to replicate the original mask designs from the classic films. This is the kind of packaging that Fox has previously released in Japan only (with I, Robot and The Alien Quadrilogy), so you've got to at least give the studio credit for making it available to U.S. fans as well (expensive though it is). Here's a picture of the packaging...
For those not quite ready to part with $180, Fox is also releasing a 6-disc Planet of the Apes: The Legacy Boxset (SRP $49.98), which will include all five of the original Apes films, along with a bonus disc containing the Behind the Planet of the Apes documentary, trailers for all of the other Apes films and the Fox Interactive's Behind the Scenes of the Planet of the Apes videogame promo. We believe the classic films will all be the newly remastered anamorphic widescreen versions.
And for those simply wanting to add the later films to their libraries in better quality one at a time, Battle for the Planet of the Apes, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Conquest of Planet of the Apes and Escape from the Planet of the Apes will all be re-released as stand-alone versions on 3/28 as well (SRP $14.98 each). These will each be the same as the movie discs contained in The Ultimate Collection, with newly remastered anamorphic widescreen video and the same extras.
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This is kind of a confusing release, so I'll try to simplify it up a bit. I could be wrong, but this is what it looks like to me from the press releases:
Legacy Boxset / 6 Discs / Around $35:
Disc 1: Planet of the Apes (1968) (same as 35th Anniversary Edition Disc 1)
Disc 2: Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)
Disc 3: Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)
Disc 4: Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)
Disc 5: Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)
Disc 6: Behind the Planet of the Apes (same as 35th Anniversary Edition Disc 2)
(All four sequels feature brand new, anamorphic transfers, and will also be made available separately for around $10 each)
The Ultimate DVD Collection / 14 Discs / Around $125 / Limited to 10,000 copies
Discs 1-6: Same as above
Discs 7-10: The Complete TV Series (1974) (Same as previous 4-disc release, but with new photo galleries and TV spots)
Discs 11-12: Return to the Planet of the Apes: The Complete Animated Series (1975) (BRAND NEW TO DVD)
Disc 13: Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes (2001) (Same as previous Special Edition Disc 1)
Disc 14: Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes Bonus Disc (Same as previous Special Edition Disc 2)
Big-ass monkey head case
According to the HTF thread below, Fox has indicated that there will be a separate release of the animated series:
PLANET OF THE APES Update - SEE POST #98 FOR PRESS RELEASE & FOX ADDRESSING MEMBER QUESTIONS (http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=247050&perpage=30&display=&pagenumber=1)
If that pans out, then everything in the Ultimate set will be available separately, except for the new photo galleries and TV spots on the TV series discs, along with that freaky monkey head.
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Oh, and just in case the whole POTA thing hasn't gotten silly enough yet:
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I want the head, but I also want the DVD cases too. :(
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I think I may bite on the $35 box set, and flip the Ann. edition of POTA, just for uniform..ity..yeah.
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I'll pass on the giant head that wouldn't fit on my shelves anyway. I'll go for this one:
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I think the ape head looks crappy, so I guess I'll go with the Legacy, as well...
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I'm curious about this new POTA box set (the one that's not $125).
The details on the net are thin and it sounds like (from the generic descriptions) that it is the same as the previous box set (which can be found quite cheap) -
Any ideas?
Are there some members who own the previous box set? The movies are widescreen, right?
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In a nutshell, it's all the original POTA movies, now in Anamorphic Widescreen, including the same POTA release as the 2 Disk Ann. edition.
BTW, anyone else get in on Best Buy's "Flightplan" pricing error between yesterday and this morning? The weekly ad had it for $7.99 online, and was yanked this morning.
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I saw that movie in the theaters and don't think I'd buy it, even for 7.99. I've already spent too much on it. ;D
By the way, Cory...LONG time no see!
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In a nutshell, it's all the original POTA movies, now in Anamorphic Widescreen, including the same POTA release as the 2 Disk Ann. edition.
BTW, anyone else get in on Best Buy's "Flightplan" pricing error between yesterday and this morning? The weekly ad had it for $7.99 online, and was yanked this morning.
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a9/Cinemaddiction/flightplanreciept.jpg)
Best Buy should pay YOU 7.99 to buy that movie.
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the new planet of the apes box set has the 2001 movie, which means its evil. i'll stick to the other one.
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Did you read any of that HTF thread I linked?
The E.T. DVDs were a major fiasco at the time. Well, I should clarify that--the discs themselves turned out fine for the most part (with the exception of the more-expensive box set 1982 version not getting the DTS track), but the end product differed wildy from what was originally announced, and even from what was listed on the packaging.
They were announced in mid-2002 with the news that the 2-disc set would only contain the 2002 SE cut, and that the only way to get the 1982 cut was to buy the big-ass box set, which of course pissed a lot of people off. Then, less than two weeks before the release date, people started getting early copies of the 2-disc set, and found out that it actually had both cuts. It's believed that Spielberg decided at the last moment to include both versions on the 2-disc set, which led to a lot of confusion, and the packaging being incorrect. And with reviewers being sent messed up copies (if they were even sent review copies at all), which led to even more confusion, you basically had people who were having to put the discs in their players before they knew what all was on them.
So yeah, it was a big mess. (Hey, it was a Spielberg-related Universal release--they had to **** up something, didn't they?)
I remember that. I was mortified but not surprised that the original film would only be in the gift set. I'll never forget my relief and delight at finding that Speilberg stepped up and did what Lucas hasn't had the decency to do and respect movie audiences, fans, etc by putting the original in with the new Turd Edition at mass market retail.
You E.T. experts: I heard the old laser disc had an alternate ending... True?
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the new planet of the apes box set has the 2001 movie, which means its evil. i'll stick to the other one.
Just the supersized collection. The "Legacy" set, priced at $35 is strictly for the old films, and again, the major selling point is the Anamorphic transfers on what were otherwise, more or less, television broadcast quality versions of the sequels, taffy pulled to death.
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the new planet of the apes box set has the 2001 movie, which means its evil. i'll stick to the other one.
Just the supersized collection. The "Legacy" set, priced at $35 is strictly for the old films, and again, the major selling point is the Anamorphic transfers on what were otherwise, more or less, television broadcast quality versions of the sequels, taffy pulled to death.
oh.
well damn, i'll see what i can do.
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Oh, hell yeah:
(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2508/mets4it.jpg)
(Sorry, Mikey.)
The '86 Mets were what got me into baseball.
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You E.T. experts: I heard the old laser disc had an alternate ending... True?
According to the IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083866/alternateversions), true:
The deluxe laserdisc version included an alternate ending. After the ship has taken off, the kids are shown playing Dungeons and Dragons once more, but this time Elliott is in charge. The camera starts above them, makes a long rise up to the ceiling, and then out through the skylight. On the roof is the device they made to "phone home," calling out once more into space.
The 1996 Signature Edition laserdisc set is supposed to have been one of the nicer sets released in that format. Haven't seen it, myself, but I'd like to. The documentary about twice as long as the edited version from the DVD Gift Set version, and I think there were a few other extras that didn't get ported over, either.
More on the laserdisc. (http://www.blam1.com/Universal/42734SC.htm)
And I want to say that there was some mention of the alternate ending on the 2002 DVDs, but it's been so long since I've watched any of those extras that I don't remember if the footage actually made it onto the discs, or not. However, there is a mention of it in the book that's included in the Gift Set:
Ending
There was a final scene we shot were Elliott and the boys are playing Dungeons and Dragons again, echoing the beginning. However, now Elliott is the ringmaster rather than the annoying little brother. He's grown. He has confidence. He's the master of his own destiny.
The camera rises, and you see that the communicator is on the roof. You can only assume that one day they'll be in touch again. It was a nice ending, but we didn't use it.
Henry was so emotional in that final scene that it was hard to go anywhere else. Ultimately, it didn't really matter whether they were going to see each other again. That was not the point anymore.
--Melissa Mathison (writer)
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Oh, hell yeah:
(Sorry, Mikey.)
The '86 Mets were what got me into baseball.
That's ok, this is better
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I like the small text in the bottom right corner:
ALL SEVEN COMPLETE ALCS GAMES
VS. THE NEW YORK YANKEES; PLUS
ALL FOUR FULL WORLD SERIES GAMES
VS. THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
As if the World Series games were some sort of bonus footage. If it's the "2004 World Series Collector's Edition," shouldn't it read "all four full World Series games; plus all seven complete ALCS games?"
Makes me wonder what was more important to RedSox fans: Beating the Yanks, or winning the Series.
(But of course, the Series was a major let-down after that ALCS, though. The only exciting thing about the Series was that the Sox actually won it--the games themselves were snoozers, IIRC. . .)
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Makes me wonder what was more important to RedSox fans: Beating the Yanks, or winning the Series.
(But of course, the Series was a major let-down after that ALCS, though. The only exciting thing about the Series was that the Sox actually won it--the games themselves were snoozers, IIRC. . .)
Winning it was more important. Beating the Yankees (and the way they did it) was just icing on the cake.
The first WS game was great - Sox take an early lead, the Cards tie it up in the middle innings and then the Sox win it with a late inning homerun. but after what went down in the ALCS, I can see the WS games as not being as exciting to the casual fan with no affinity to either team (although they were for me for obvious reasons)
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*wishing he had a picture of the upcoming "Houston Astros Championship Run" DVD*
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*wishing he had a picture of the upcoming "Houston Astros Championship Run" DVD*
I don't get that. Sure winning the NL is nice, but isn't the ultimate goal to win the WS? Why celebrate what basically amounts to a disappointing season?
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The best part of that is, is that it comes out before the Chi-Sox WS Champions DVD.
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The Ultimate DVD Collection / 14 Discs / Around $125 / Limited to 10,000 copies
Discs 1-6: Same as above
Discs 7-10: The Complete TV Series (1974) (Same as previous 4-disc release, but with new photo galleries and TV spots)
Discs 11-12: Return to the Planet of the Apes: The Complete Animated Series (1975) (BRAND NEW TO DVD)
Disc 13: Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes (2001) (Same as previous Special Edition Disc 1)
Disc 14: Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes Bonus Disc (Same as previous Special Edition Disc 2)
Big-ass monkey head case
According to the HTF thread below, Fox has indicated that there will be a separate release of the animated series:
PLANET OF THE APES Update - SEE POST #98 FOR PRESS RELEASE & FOX ADDRESSING MEMBER QUESTIONS (http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=247050&perpage=30&display=&pagenumber=1)
If that pans out, then everything in the Ultimate set will be available separately, except for the new photo galleries and TV spots on the TV series discs, along with that freaky monkey head.
From a different HTF thread:
I just received further information directly from
the folks at Fox Home Entertainment concerning the
upcoming Planet Of The Apes release. The
studio seems very concerned that our members get
the most up-to-date information....
The studio says they are no longer able to release
the animated series separately as singles. They are
still including the animated series in the Ultimate
Collection (head) but were just not physically able
to get it re-mastered in time to release it as a single.
They are, however, working to do so.
The animated TV set is essentially a bonus that
the studio added to the Ultimate Collection for fans
to complete the Planet of the Apes experience.
Not bad news, just a slightly longer wait for the
animated series to be available on its own.
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bull****.
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Oh, hell yeah:
(Sorry, Mikey.)
The '86 Mets were what got me into baseball.
That's ok, this is better
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0009IXRLW.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg)
*wishing he had a picture of the upcoming "Houston Astros Championship Run" DVD*
*wishing there was enough room in this thread to post all the DVD's of the Yankees World Series victories in the past 30 years or so.... *
:P
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All proceeds would go to fund the 2006 "Raid the MLB of Talent" fund, which would subsequently lead to them, once again, failing to learn you can't buy championships anymore.
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I didn't see any info about this here yet, and it's very sketchy at the moment, but WHV has a listing for a new 2-disc Blade Runner (http://whv.warnerbros.com/WHVPORTAL/Portal/product.jsp?OID=10535)... can't wait to see more details on this.
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DigitalBits says 2007.
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Picked up these at Walmart. They just got re-released and were all on sale for $8.50 ea. Funny stuff. I only picked up these two which were the best IMO.
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Also had to see what all the hype was about this flick. Still have to watch it.
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I picked up the Dune duel addition DVD. I've been waiting for one for a while. Now I can see why Lynch disavowed himself from the extended addition. It's pretty awful. Great to see some of the scenes that were cut and were great scenes from the book, but the way they are intergrated into the expanded addition really slow it down.
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I put Dune in the other day - I went to watch the extended version but when the credit came up that said "Directed by Alan Smithee" I couldn't do it. I watched the original cut.
There's rumors floating around that Lynch is going to do his own extended cut at some point - I've also heard that it will be as long as 4 or 5 hours.
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Picked up these at Walmart. They just got re-released and were all on sale for $8.50 ea. Funny stuff. I only picked up these two which were the best IMO.
I picked up the "box" set about a year ago for $30 CAD. I think it was a mistake on the pricing because that's cheaper than the US price. Great to have them and we already had them on VHS but for the price of a new release, we couldn't pass up.
Picked up Bambi II and Wallace and Grommet yesterday :-[
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"Bambi 2" is a GREAT movie, IMO, and very true to the original. I'm betting it from work tonight. I think I've added about 61 titles in the new year, with no signs of lettin' up.
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I think I've added about 6 in the new year, and I have no signs of letting up either. I'm at the point where 650+ DVD's is too damn many. I've been trying to trim the fat so to speak by trading in a few here and there over the course of the last few months.
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I added Boondock Saints and Waiting (2 Disc WIDESCREEN) to my collection this week.
Kevin
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There's rumors floating around that Lynch is going to do his own extended cut at some point - I've also heard that it will be as long as 4 or 5 hours.
I hope he gets an FX budget. What the Expanded edition did with the FX is reuse every FX shot once. :( The documentary address the 4 hour version somewhat. Doesn't say if Lynch is considering it though.
Also, I was surprised to see a friend of mine in the Minature FX documentary. I forgot tha he had worked on Dune.
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After a slow period, my pace has picked back up...
Last week:
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(Upgrade on The Thing and Seed of Chucky was the extended one)
Today:
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Next Week:
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Don't forget about "The Ultimate Avengers"
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It's been two weeks since I last posted here? Yowza. Well, in that case..
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$23
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$4, rounding out Vol. 1 of the Time-Life set.
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$3.60 at Suncoast, since my location is closing...
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$8.50 from work, previously viewed. Awesome Reno flick, in his Top 5.
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EB Games BOGOF sale freebie.
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A whopping $3.99 at Pawn America.
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Finally went on sale at CC.
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Got "Requiem For a Dream" 3 weeks ago, so this was a logcal purchase @ $3.99.
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$3.99 New..
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Loved it..
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EB Games BOGOF freebie..
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Guilty pleasure..
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Going to rent "Walk the Line" and "3 Extremes" tomorrow from work. "The Weather Man" I found to be horribly depressing and a very "mid life crisis-ish" adult movie that depresses more than it entertains. Very pretentious, like "Lost in Translation" which I loathe as equally.
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My wife and I watched Walk the Line last night. It was alright but I found it somewhat boring. I just did not find his life interesting enough to warrant 2 hour movie.
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Wow, I can't believe Walk the Line hits next week. That was quick!
I'm so out of the loop - when did The Office hit DVD?
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Wow, I can't believe Walk the Line hits next week. That was quick!
I'm so out of the loop - when did The Office hit DVD?
It was released on March 24, 2005.
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It was released on March 24, 2005.
No, it wasn't. The first season was airing at that time.
The DVD "dropped" August 16, 2005.
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It's ridiculously overpriced, as it is, and even at $12.99, I had to think it over, given it's only 6 episodes. But, almost 1/2 price, I figured I may as well.
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For two hours' worth of the (now) funniest show on TV*, with several commentaries and a crapload of deleted scenes, I think $13 or so is a pretty fair value. Circuit ran a similar sale on it just before Christmas, and I was all over it. And after seeing how good Season 2 has been, I'm prepared to pay pretty much anything they want for that DVD set when it comes out.
*RIP AD
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Figure 6 episodes is roughly a third of a season - so if we're used to paying $35 for a full season - $13 for a third is just about right, give or take 2 bucks.
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Dropped a combined $40 on the following today;
The Little Mermaid 2
Lady and the Tramp 2
What Women Want
Stone Cold Steve Austin - "What?"
BMWFILMS - The Hire
Reservoir Dogs - Mr. Pink Edition
...and this, for $3.99. Surprised to have found it where I did, given the clientele, considering there's nobody in the area that would be so DVD savvy as to subscribe to Short Cinema Journal.
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It's "Shorts" DVD Vol. 5, entitled "Diversity", featuring "Multifacial", Vin Diesel's debut film, the one that got Spielberg's attention. The rest is history.
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For two hours' worth of the (now) funniest show on TV*, with several commentaries and a crapload of deleted scenes, I think $13 or so is a pretty fair value. Circuit ran a similar sale on it just before Christmas, and I was all over it. And after seeing how good Season 2 has been, I'm prepared to pay pretty much anything they want for that DVD set when it comes out.
*RIP AD
I totally agree with you there. With Arrested Development's passing, The Office is now the funniest show on TV ... though I think that Scrubs can give it a run for its money.
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*RIP AD
A moment of silence...
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Not exactly new releases, but while I was out SW shopping today, I breezed by the DVD section and caught sight of the WB standie with $4.88 moives. I usually don't go crazy, but I wound up picking up Contact, The Lost Boys, Mad Max: Beyond thunderdome and The devine secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (for my wife.)
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The devine secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (for my wife.)
Suuureeeee...
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There are some Suncoast stores that are going out of business, just one locally. 30% seems to be the norm, but they have a 40% off 4 of more promotion, so I got "Biozombie", 2 Disc LE of "Versus", "Tetsuo: The Iron Man" SE, and the 2 disc "Toxic Avenger" 21st Ann. Editiob for about $60.
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Haven't bought anything in awhile, but that's changing today with:
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and
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Walk the Line 2-disc, Three Extremes, and The Ice Harvest for me this week...
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Walk the Line, Lady and the Tramp and Arrested Development S2 ($14.99 at Target) for moi.
Next week's somewhat big, and exciting, and fortunately I get paid on the 7th.
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Cory - have you been watching AD on primetime? Or is this your first venture into the world of the Bluths?
Either way, enjoy Season 2 - my favorite season of the three.
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My only exposure to AD would be maybe 1/4th of Season 1, and I thought it was brilliant. I worked late nights (..'til Midnight) through Season 2, so I didn't get to see it at all. So, I watched a couple of episodes at work on our down time and it's nothing short of genius. There's something about sitcoms without laugh tracks, that are genuinely funny and original. Arrested Development is one of them, and I think it's about time I added it to my roster.
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Picked up the Dog Day Afternoon SE yesterday. I haven't seen the movie since it aired on HBO way back when, but even at that young age, it left a great impression.
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$19.99 at Target. Sadly it's the only season of 24 on sale.
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For me today...
Sadly I've yet to see the Walk The Line 2 Disc set.
Kevin
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I found ONE copy near me at Best Buy. There was a sign, suggesting whoever's interested, check for it at the new release section, which had no copies. The one I got was in the alphabetized Drama section. $19.99 with the sale and my RZ certificate.
I dropped about 60 titles from my library this weekend, and some boxed sets. Biggest pruning I've done in about a year, including my "24" sets. They just don't have any rewatch value, because you can't watch just one, lol.
Nothing next week aside from "Goblet of Fire". Everyone has some exclusive, but I think Target's lenticular cover is going to win me over.
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Don't forget Jarhead and Cosby Show season 2 both come out next week....
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I'll leave "Jarhead" for you guys. Movies about going to war and not fighting, focusing on the maritial infidelity of soldiers ain't worth watching twice, IMO. :P
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Movies about going to war and not fighting
Well, that's how it went afterall.
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On my list for this week:
Pride and Prejudice (we couldn't find it last week)
Harry Potter: GoF
Howl's Moving Castle (USA)
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Last week we picked up the Lady and the Tramp: Platinum Edition. This week, its going to be the "deluxe 2 disc" verson of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Looking forward to watching that one again.
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Best Buy only had a small number of copies of the Jarhead 2-disc and the Movie Trading Company didn't have any - I'm wondering if it's not going to be another situation like the Batman Begins 2-disc that got so tough to find...
Oh, and it was $32.99. >:(
Edit: Amazon.com has it for $27.98 - with free shipping. So I ordered one from there, about $7.00 less after tax.
Here's the final load...
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I know Harry Potter has been incredibly popular over the years, so I'm curious to know if there's anyone out there that hasn't enjoyed them. I ask this because I've yet to see a single one and wonder if I should bother. Are the movies good because they're enjoyable, or are they just "cool" because they're Harry Potter? (Does that make any sense?)
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I've personally never read any of the books (although I plan to start in the next month or two), and I've really enjoyed every one of the movies. I guess it depends on the person, but I really thought the movies were great. Just my opinion...but a point of view from someone who knew next to nothing about the characters/books prior to seeing the movies. Goblet of Fire was actually the first movie we were able to make it to in the theatre, and we plan on going to all the rest as they come out as well. I think the movies are good, but that's just one opinion.
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Love the books, not too high on the movies.
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The books are better than the movies, but the movies are great - particularly the last two.
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I loathed "Prisoner of Azkaban", namely because of the gimmick, more or less replaying the first half of the movie in the second half. That, and Cueron's "dark" direction didn't really work, IMO.
Loved "Goblet of Fire", thought it was the best yet. I opted for Target's exclusive lenticular cover.
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I picked up the new Harry Potter as well. I was surprised they weren't on sale.
I loved the books, felt the first two films were good and the last two were outstanding. Azkaban is the best, Cueron really got Harry Potter. I wish he was doing the fifth one because it's the pivotal year of Harry's inner struggle and Cueron is a master at teenage angst.
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I never read the books or watched the movies. I picked up the 3 dvds over the holidays 'cause they were like $6 each at Target. Absolutely entertaining.
I went for the regular edition of "Goblets" today. I usually watch the 2nd disc extras only once, so $9 more on the SE wasn't worth it to me. Hopefully Netflix carries the SE.
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Whats with the pricing this time around? The first three movies were priced roughly $15 when they were first released. And these were all 2-disc versions. Goblet of Fire 2-disc this time around was $20+ everywhere I checked yesterday, and the single disc was $15 ???
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Whats with the pricing this time around? The first three movies were priced roughly $15 when they were first released. And these were all 2-disc versions. Goblet of Fire 2-disc this time around was $20+ everywhere I checked yesterday, and the single disc was $15 ???
This is becoming a growing trend with DVD releases. A one-disc version is dropped at the price we're used to seeing (around $15) during the first week of release. They also offer a two-disc "extended" version, but it's now at a higher cost. For those of us that want the extra disc and have come to expect it, this really sucks.
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Yeah, this new trend of seperate 1 and 2 disc releases does kind of stink. I opted for the 2 disc set for HP, and I think it ran me just a little under $23. I'll pay the extra for the "bonus materials" on certain movies (SW, LOTR, HP, comic book movies, etc.), but not on everything. If this becomes a trend across all DVDs, I'll definitely be more selective.
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and Cueron's "dark" direction didn't really work, IMO.
Funny, that's why from a filmmaking standpoint I think #3 was the best of the bunch so far. It was more serious than the first two and you didn't have to be a little kid to get into it as much.
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Quick question: What exactly does the second disk from Harry Potter cover? I got "scene it" as a bonus to buying the regular one-disk edition of Harry Potter IV but I don't own the game so it's rather a wash. Should I go back and get the 2-disk version? All I really want to see is the cut scenes and the regular movie.
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I'll leave "Jarhead" for you guys. Movies about going to war and not fighting, focusing on the maritial infidelity of soldiers ain't worth watching twice, IMO. :P
There was about 3 minutes worth of marital infidelity in that movie IIRC. I wouldn't suggest it's a focal point.
Whats with the pricing this time around? The first three movies were priced roughly $15 when they were first released. And these were all 2-disc versions. Goblet of Fire 2-disc this time around was $20+ everywhere I checked yesterday, and the single disc was $15 ???
This is becoming a growing trend with DVD releases. A one-disc version is dropped at the price we're used to seeing (around $15) during the first week of release. They also offer a two-disc "extended" version, but it's now at a higher cost. For those of us that want the extra disc and have come to expect it, this really sucks.
It's even more annoying here: regular retail on two disc sets used to be $24.99 but you could pick them up for $19.99 on the first day. Now the single disc sets are $19.99 the first day, jumping to $24.99 after that day and the two disc sets run around $27+ >:(
I'm really annoyed by that kind of price increase. I wouldn't mind if I was paying a little extra on the first day for the two disc set, but nearly $10 more?
This is why I'm buying more and more used discs from Blockbuster down the road and simply waiting to buy. I saw Goblet in the theater and I wasn't dying to see it again, but my daughter wanted to. Otherwise I could have waited a couple of months and picked it up for $9.99. Yeah, it's used and has no insert, but gosh, my brand new single disc had no insert either ::) Plus Blockbuster has a 30 day guarantee, so whenever I buy there I just take the disc home, inspect it for scratches, play it through and if there are any issues take it back for another copy.
I don't like the trend at all.
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They also offer a two-disc "extended" version, but it's now at a higher cost.
Is it a longer cut of the film? If so, how much longer ???
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and Cueron's "dark" direction didn't really work, IMO.
Funny, that's why from a filmmaking standpoint I think #3 was the best of the bunch so far. It was more serious than the first two and you didn't have to be a little kid to get into it as much.
I didn't like that it switched gears like that. I don't go to see Potter films for artistry in cinematography. It was too dark for me to enjoy, almost downright morbid, and they aged the characters too fast. "Goblet of Fire" went a whole different direction, had a stronger story, made it more epic and adventurous, thus more fun for me.
Quick question: What exactly does the second disk from Harry Potter cover? I got "scene it" as a bonus to buying the regular one-disk edition of Harry Potter IV but I don't own the game so it's rather a wash. Should I go back and get the 2-disk version? All I really want to see is the cut scenes and the regular movie.
The "Scene It" disc is only a few samples, not the entire game. The one disc edition is bare bones. The 2 disc is loaded. Additional scenes, cast convos, 4th film reflections, 9 Triwizard Tournament segments, DVD-ROM goodies.
There was about 3 minutes worth of marital infidelity in that movie IIRC. I wouldn't suggest it's a focal point.
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There was the "Wall of Shame" shots. There were passing around of their wives photos, commenting on their cheating. There was the viewing of a sex tape *** "The Deer Hunter" that definately lasted more than 3 minutes. There was Jake Gyllenhaal infront of the mirror "throwing up" sand when he saw his wife's image. There was the letter he recieved from his wife, more or less admitting her cheating. These were all tossed about the film, being revisited...and for what? It was filler, IMO. It made up for a large part of the movie.
It may have made for a nice book, but his little vacation to "war" was hardly movie material. **** happens, it's the armed forces, and "Jarhead" didn't show me anything new, other than ex-cons like Peter Saarsgard's character can simply lie about not serving jail time, and still wind up in Iraq, serving our country, and not even had a background check performed. It wasn't any more successful at capturing the savage decline of soliders at war than FMJ, which, while suffering a 2nd act shift itself, was still 100 times better, IMO.
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It was too dark for me to enjoy, almost downright morbid
Have you read the books? Each one gets scarier than the last, starting at book 3.
Goblet of Fire, if anything, wasn't nearly dark enough on the screen. The book was borderline terrifying.
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I meant visually. Lack of colors depress me. That's why I fell asleep in Corpse Bride. :D
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I'm looking forward to A History of Violence (release is next week) even though I have not seen it -
For those of you who have seen it, did you like it?
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For those of you who have seen it, did you like it?
Most definitely.
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Thanks Cory H., I'll be returning it once Chilly's Wally world gets more in!!
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I'm looking forward to A History of Violence (release is next week) even though I have not seen it -
For those of you who have seen it, did you like it?
Not at all. Cronenberg, to me, furthur solidifed my opinion that his stuff doesn't belong in mainstream cinema. The premise was interesting, but never went anywhere. All brain, no guts if you ask me. Not to mention the lack of chemistry between Maria Bello and Aragorn, and their contrived sex scenes. Blech. :P
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Wow, conflicting opinions between you and Rob - who would've thunk?!
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Yeah...
Cronenberg is one of my all time favorite director's - the man's a genius and A History of Violence only bolstered my opinion in that regard.
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He's fairly overrated and forumlaic, IMHO. Granted, he's a great director, but art-house types tend to overpraise him whereas I see him as a hit or miss filmmaker, who pretty much peaked in the 80's, save "Naked Lunch".
I think the term "genius" is grossly overused, especially in entertainment. He's creative, and was once inventive, but using the same elements time and time again, and then applying them to a movie that they don't work in doesn't fly.
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I have to agree with Rob. History of Violence is one of Cronebergs better films and I'm amazed at how he can take a straight forward story and put his stamp on it. Does Cronenberg belong in the mainstreem cinema? Of course not, he's an artist, so it's great to see when the mainstreem catches up with him.
Has anyone watched the new Harry Potter DVD yet? I saw it twice in the theater, and I can swear that they added an effect to the scene with Victor Krum's school making their entrance into Hogwarts. I don't recall a blurr effect to their tweriling staffs in the theater.
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He's fairly overrated and forumlaic, IMHO. Granted, he's a great director, but art-house types tend to overpraise him whereas I see him as a hit or miss filmmaker, who pretty much peaked in the 80's, save "Naked Lunch".
I think the term "genius" is grossly overused, especially in entertainment. He's creative, and was once inventive, but using the same elements time and time again, and then applying them to a movie that they don't work in doesn't fly.
You seem to have edited out the part of your post where you said that "the difference here is that I share a basis for my opinion; others don't." but I'll just say that I don't really feel the need to sit here and defend David Cronenberg to you. His talent and ability to make critically acclaimed films isn't on trial. And for the record, however well you think you explained the basis for your opinion, you didn't say a whole heck of a lot beyond "fairly overrated and forumlaic" and "hit or miss." A few buzz words for sure, but there wasn't any real substance to that declaration of his product as overhyped and deficient in the genius department. You call him 'hit or miss,' I call him understated and unflinching. More often than not, it's the viewership that's hit or miss.
Cronenberg has been at it for decades and is a master of his craft. He possesses a unique sensibility, a keen eye, a deep understanding of subtlety (complimented by the ability to appropriately forego subtlety to acheive a desired effect), and while his films are often rooted in science fiction and/or horror, they almost always deal with far deeper themes that function on multiple levels. He does about a million things right when it comes to filmmaking and story telling. 'A History of Violence' was vintage Cronenberg and dealt with many of humanity's less desireable traits in a gritty, entertaining, and meaningful way - while succeeding on a basic storytelling level as well.
I'll agree with you that the label 'genius' is used too often when it comes to the entertainment industry - but for Cronenberg it is 100% applicable - he's spent 35 or so years earning it. For me 'A History of Violence' only goes to show that he hasn't peaked yet. I'm looking very forward two his next two projects 'London Fields' and 'I Kill.' If 'A History of Violence' is any indication, they'll be fantastic.
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That wasn't so hard, now was it? ;D
As for Cronie's history, he hit his stride long ago. 3 movies in the past 3 decades; Videodrome, The Fly, and Naked Lunch IN that order.
That's my opinion, and all I feel I need to say about it. "A History fo Violence" aka "The Hulk 2", started off on the right foot, somewhat capitivating storyline, then delved into a preachy melodrama with a pathetic ending and absolutely no chemistry, with his signature bits tossed in to remind you it wasn't Darren Aronofski or Gregg Araki behind the lens afterall.
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It wasn't hard at all - I spent the better part of four years in school composing simlar thoughts on a wide variety of film topics.
One final note, Hulk was literally the biggest pile of **** ever put onto celluloid; relating A History of Violence to it in any way is about as far off base as one could be.
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I'm on the edge of my seat waiting to see how Cory has come up with dubbing History of Violence "Hulk 2".
And dropping Darren Aronofsky's name, what's up with that? Didn't you just watch Pi and Requiem like a week or two ago for the first time? I bet you hadn't even heard of Darren when you watched History of Violence.
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Arnofsky isn't really the one I'd be dropping in a conversation about Cronenberg - sure he's got his own style, but he's only made two movies so far and one of them was an independent as hell (student?) project...
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I have to agree that the HOV/Hulk2 comparison is way off base. It's clear from earlier posts that Cory isn't into non-mainstreen Cinema. That's fine. That's why a lot of people could care less about the Academy Awards, they don't get or understand why the nominated films for best picture are nominated. Cronenberg either works for you or he doesn't, but regardless whether he does or not, he has an undeniably consistent tone that is hailed by most film scholars and aficionados as genius. HOV has been consistently hailed as top drawer Cronenberg, nothing about Cory's opinion is going to change that.
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It's clear from earlier posts that Cory isn't into non-mainstreen Cinema
Looking at his DVD collection I'd say that Cory's probably more into mainstream cinema than most people - HOV is probably on the fringe of that category anyway. This may or may not apply to Cory but I often run into people who either just plain old don't like it when (or feel compelled to disagree with) groups like the Academy who have a very large say about what goes into the history books as great film and what doesn't. I like to think that a lot of the time groups like that who have worked in and been around film for decades know at least a little bit about what they're talking about. They don't always get it right but the fact that they didn't pick Brokeback for best picture makes me think even moreso that this time around they pretty much did. :)
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One final note, Hulk was literally the biggest pile of **** ever put onto celluloid;
Ouch, you really think it was that bad?
Granted, it's not one of the best super hero movies, but it was better than most in that genre (DareDevil, Fantastic Four, later Batman movies).
When I judge movies I place them in the same genre pot - it's an easy way to set benchmarks and compare, but that's just me.
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Ouch, you really think it was that bad?
I did - I found myself laughing through it for the most part - I thought the effects (which is what most people went for) were embarassing and Nick Nolte's whole end thing was really really bad. But that's just me.
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Rob, don't think bad of me, but I kind of liked the Hulk. :-X
However, I know enough to distingush between what is entertaining on a brainless level, and what is engaging on an artist level. Like you said, that's why people don't get the Academy Awards. Even I think the Academy sometimes misses the boat sometimes on films that are both, like Batman Begins, but then again, this year was an excellent year for film, so it was a tough year to choose.
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Picked up a few things tonight...
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(yes, I just bought the cheap version since I just want the film and don't need the extra bits for $7)
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Picked up the single disk HP at Wal-Mart for $13.87. Still on edge if I should keep it or not as I really enjoyed the extras from the previous releases. I just can't see myself paying $23 for a double disk set when I picked up all the previous ones for half the price if not less.
Oh, and Gamestop is running their buy 2 get one free sale. Picked up A Christmas Story Anniversary ed, Ring 2 (probably sucks, but what the hell), and Creepshow 2 - always loved that movie for some reason.
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Picked up the single disk HP at Wal-Mart for $13.87. Still on edge if I should keep it or not as I really enjoyed the extras from the previous releases. I just can't see myself paying $23 for a double disk set when I picked up all the previous ones for half the price if not less.
Of course, the reason the three previous discs have been so cheap lately is because they were the only versions on the market. That's the genius of the one-disc barebones/two-disc SE dual release strategy: They can sell the one-disc for low, low prices (which will get even lower as time goes on), but the two-disc SEs, that the die-hard fans and collectors just have to have, will always hover around the $20-25-30 mark. With that one-disc available, we'll never see the SE as cheap as the other HP discs have been recently.
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Everyone excited about A History of Violence coming out Tuesday??
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Also picking up:
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And I'm thinking about picking up Marebito:
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I will definetely be buying Good Night, and Good Luck since I missed that in theaters. Not sure about History of Violence, but I might pick it up if I find a reasonable sale.
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The best I've found so far is Circuit City - $14.99 for both History of Violence and Good night and Good Luck.
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Does anybody here use NetFlix? I'm growing tired of hitting Blockbuster every weekend only to come home with nothing...
For those of you who do rent online, does it take a long time to get New Releases delivered to your door?
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Has anyone watched the new Harry Potter DVD yet? I saw it twice in the theater, and I can swear that they added an effect to the scene with Victor Krum's school making their entrance into Hogwarts. I don't recall a blurr effect to their tweriling staffs in the theater.
I haven't watched my HP disc yet, but there was definitely an effect on the staffs in the the theatrical version. Whether or not it's the same effect as what's on disc, I can't say yet, but I do remember thinking "neato" when they entered.
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We got a chance to watch our Goblet of Fire DVD this weekend, and I thought something looked different in that scene as well. I don't know if I just missed it when we saw it in the theatre, or don't remember it, but the effect of the staffs did seem different to me too.
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I'm on the edge of my seat waiting to see how Cory has come up with dubbing History of Violence "Hulk 2".
And dropping Darren Aronofsky's name, what's up with that? Didn't you just watch Pi and Requiem like a week or two ago for the first time? I bet you hadn't even heard of Darren when you watched History of Violence.
Why do you insist on referencing me like I don't post here, or don't read these? I saw both movies, when they were released on DVD no less. That said, you bet wrong. I also think you're confusing me with Rob who recently started getting into Cronenberg movies a few of months back, not that it matters or is relevant to why we like someone's work.
The Hulk analogy is simple. Guy gets pissed, guy gets violent. It was a sarcastic quip that sprouted wings and flew right past everyones collective head.
It's clear from earlier posts that Cory isn't into non-mainstreen Cinema.
No offense, but you're totally clueless, bro. I actually have a strong dislike for most mainstream movies. Just because I'm opinionated, and don't suck up to everyone's favorite director's latest attempt doesn't mean I condemn indies. Of course, there's no fun in actually looking into what I like, especially when there's so much of it to be had in ignoring similairites in favor ot exploiting differences. "The Brood" happens to be one of my all time favorite movies. By whom? David ******* Cronenberg.
Looking at his DVD collection I'd say that Cory's probably more into mainstream cinema than most people.
What a crock of ****. I'm not even going to counter that because I know it's untrue. Not that anyone else here is capable of independent thought to see things my way.
Elitist groupthink mentality at work. To think I thought of myself as somewhat of a movie snob.
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Quote from: jjks on March 9, 2006, 03:20 PM
I'm on the edge of my seat waiting to see how Cory has come up with dubbing History of Violence "Hulk 2".
And dropping Darren Aronofsky's name, what's up with that? Didn't you just watch Pi and Requiem like a week or two ago for the first time? I bet you hadn't even heard of Darren when you watched History of Violence.
Why do you insist on referencing me like I don't post here, or don't read these? I saw both movies, when they were released on DVD no less. That said, you bet wrong. I also think you're confusing me with Rob who recently started getting into Cronenberg movies a few of months back, not that it matters or is relevant to why we like someone's work.
The Hulk analogy is simple. Guy gets pissed, guy gets violent. It was a sarcastic quip that sprouted wings and flew right past everyones collective head.
Quote from: Darth_Anton on March 10, 2006, 08:45 AM
It's clear from earlier posts that Cory isn't into non-mainstreen Cinema.
No offense, but you're totally clueless, bro. I actually have a strong dislike for most mainstream movies. Just because I'm opinionated, and don't suck up to everyone's favorite director's latest attempt doesn't mean I condemn indies. Of course, there's no fun in actually looking into what I like, especially when there's so much of it to be had in ignoring similairites in favor ot exploiting differences. "The Brood" happens to be one of my all time favorite movies. By whom? David ******* Cronenberg.
Quote from: Rob on March 10, 2006, 09:03 AM
Looking at his DVD collection I'd say that Cory's probably more into mainstream cinema than most people.
What a crock of bull****. You guys are so elitist and self-centered, it's no wonder this forum is still running in place after 3 years. It's a groupthink mentality at work.
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I also think you're confusing me with Rob who recently started getting into Cronenberg movies a few of months back, not that it matters or is relevant to why we like someone's work.
The only problem with that is that The Brood, Scanners, and The Fly have been some of my favorites since I was a little kid. I just filled in some gaps last year.
What a crock of ****. I'm not even going to counter that because I know it's untrue.
Dude, WTF are you talking about? Looking at your collection we find:
28 Days Later
50 First Dates
The 6th Day
Alien Vs. Predator
Airforce One
Airplane
Airplane 2
Alien Boxed Set
Almost Famous
American History X
Amityville Horror remake
Anchorman
Antitrust
Apollo 13
Assault on Precinct 13
The Austin Powers Boxed Set
Back to the Future Trilogy
Bandits
Batman
Batman Begins
Batman Returns
Beetlejuice
Black Hawk Down
Blade
Blade 2
The Bone Collector
Bourne Identity
Bourne Supremacy
A Bronx Tale
Butterly Effect
And that's just the A's and B's.
I've got tons of mainstream movies too, but to so vehemently deny that you're into mainstream movies is crap.
Not that anyone else here is capable of independent thought to see things my way.
Independent thought doesn't mean seeing things your way.
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I remember reading the short story for this years ago thinking it would be an interesting movie. Then I remember hearing that it was going to be made. Now its coming out on DVD on the 28th. When did this even hit theaters ??? I dont even remember previews, etc. Was it straight to DVD or was it a mammoth flop that saw limited release? Has anyone seen this who could give some feedback? The story was good, but we all know how the film sometimes turns out.
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It flopped - monumentally so.
The estimated production budget was $80,000,000
The Opening Weekend gross was $917,398
The Domestic gross was $1,900,451
The worldwide gross was $7,214,275
It closed in October of 05', never played in more than 816 theaters simultaneously, and lost around 73 million dollars.
A Sound of Thunder (http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=soundofthunder.htm)
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This week:
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I'm thinking about passing Squid and the Whale...
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It flopped - monumentally so.
The estimated production budget was $80,000,000
The Opening Weekend gross was $917,398
The Domestic gross was $1,900,451
The worldwide gross was $7,214,275
It closed in October of 05', never played in more than 816 theaters simultaneously, and lost around 73 million dollars.
A Sound of Thunder (http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=soundofthunder.htm)
Wow, that has to be one of the biggest flops of all time!
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It flopped - monumentally so.
The estimated production budget was $80,000,000
The Opening Weekend gross was $917,398
The Domestic gross was $1,900,451
The worldwide gross was $7,214,275
It closed in October of 05', never played in more than 816 theaters simultaneously, and lost around 73 million dollars.
A Sound of Thunder (http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=soundofthunder.htm)
Wow, that has to be one of the biggest flops of all time!
Unbelelieveable. Now my curiosity has got me. I need to see this regardless. If anyone has the chance to read the short story, do so.
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I just bought HOUSE Season 1 on DVD and so far (3 episodes I've watched) it's a great show.
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Just did my first blu-ray movie preorder at dvdempire... Terminator 2. ::)
I'm doomed to repurchase that movie with every format and then never watch it. Yay.
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Picked up Pirates widescreen 3 disc box set.
Since it's less appropriate for younger viewers, PM me for a link to the disc.
Hillarious movie, though.
Kevin
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WMV HD porn is cool.
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WMV HD porn is cool.
I am the greatest pirate hunter in the world.
Kevin
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"Everything Is Illuminated" for me. What a fantastic, surprising, beautiful film that was. The DVD is barebones, unfortunately.
"Paradise Now" was a bore IMO, almost pointless, considering how it ended. "Squid and the Whale" was an adult drama a la "Door In the Floor", "Derailed" was predictable as hell, but decent, the rapper/actor trend really hurt it. "Chicken Little"was alright, reminded me of "Valiant", which wasn't very funny, either. "Capote" wasn't really even about "Capote", and wouldn't merit another viewing. "House of the Dead 2" was better than the sequel, and pretty entertaining, but once was enough for me, as was "In the Mix". But fans of Sticky Fingaz may have enjoyed "HOTD 2".
My DirecTV has been out for 2 weeks now, as has DSL, so I've been watching movies non-stop.
28 Days Later - Indie
Almost Famous - Indie
American History X - Indie
A Bronx Tale - Made for Television
To be fair, 40% of my DVD library is comprised of independent movies. I don't hate mainstream movies, but for anyone to suggest that I hate independent movies and favor wide releases is ludicrous. Of the first 35 movies I own, in order, 18 are indies. Hell, the first movie in my collection, "11:14" is one.
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28 Days Later - Foreign sure, but indie? With a budget of 8 million and Fox Search Light as a US distributor, maybe. But it picked up steam and played in 1400 theaters and grossed over 45 million domestic. And it's still a Danny Boyle film and he did it for less money on purpose and the DVD is still available on the $10.00 rack right infront of the registers at Target and has sold copies out the ass for the better part of 2 years. It started off that way, but sure didn't end up that way.
Almost Famous - With a 60 million dollar production budget, directed by a big name director, and released in over 2,200 theaters... an indie film? Not even close.
American History X - It played in fewer theaters (500) so maybe, but with a production budget around 20 million dollars and a distribution deal with New Line, it's hard to say that it was really an indie film.
A Bronx Tale - Made for Television but somehow managed to find its way into 1,100 theaters and starred Robert Dinero
Indie films are things that have hardly any studio backing and small budgets. Hardly any of these fit the bill to a tee. So for the sake of argument I'll give you 28 Days later and A Bronx Tale, I'd lean no on American History X. Almost Famous is a definite no.
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Every major studio has an independent distributor, though. FOX Searchlight, Warner Independent, Focus, Paramount Classics, etc. "Everything Is Illuminated" was distributed by WI, but that doesn't mean that it's not an independent film, and I know that's not what you're getting at.
(I got "Gotti" and "A Bronx Tale" confused. They're both HBO Movies, the latter was MFT)
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Indie films are things that have hardly any studio backing and small budgets. Hardly any of these fit the bill to a tee
Clerks was an Indie movie, yes?
What about the rest of Kevin Smith's movies. They're just about my favorite, so I guess I'd love to say I'm an indie movie guy. ;D
Do they pass the criteria?
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Kevin Smith probably fits the bill up until Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back - but I'd have to look into the production to give an informed opinion on it. Chasing Amy, Clerks, Mallrats are definitely on that side of the somewhat meaningless label...
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Mallrats was a studio film...
There are very few true "indies" anymore. Clerks was definitely one, Blair Witch too, along with movies like Open Water, Swingers, Pi, etc.
Yes, many studios do have "indie" divisions like Fox Searchlight or Warner Independant -- the movies they acquire are indies, while the movies they produce themselves are not.
At least, in my opinion.
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How do you classify docs like March of the Penguins or Supersize Me?
They have small budgets and limited advertising but end up "mainstream" hits.
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Documentary is a whole other world... they almost never have serious money thrown into them and one that gets seens much as March of the Penguins or F911 is relatively rare. So who knows...
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I bought Starship Troopers 2.
2Fast2Furious3 CHINA DRIFTIN! is going to be an awesome movie. Is it an indie?
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I'll be passing on the Giant expensive Monkey-head POTA set and I'm holding out for Peter Jackson's King Kong Director's Cut later on.
So for this Tuesday that leaves:
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I suppose an expanded edition of King Kong will be out sometime before Christmas, right? I might just hold off for that, even though I thought the theatrical version was too long as it was.
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Is it kosher to post non-new-release acquisitions here?
The other day I hit my local Target in search of the Coruscant TSC wave. No such luck, of course. Not wanting to waste the trip and getting pretty frustrated with TSC at this point, I hit the DVD section and picked up two films I'd had on my mental "Want List" for a while. Frankly, I think that in the long run I will get more enjoyment from this purchase than if I had found the Coru figs. ::)
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Incidentally, it appears the Director's Cut of Kingdom of Heaven (http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=22100) will be hitting this May--Clicky link (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EHSVQ4/qid=1143431259/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/104-1977908-8905514?s=dvd&v=glance&n=130). I saw it in theaters but still haven't gotten the original DVD yet (it's on my Want List), so I'll probably just wait for this edition.
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Anyone find the pickings a little weak over the last month. Good for the wallet I guess.
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I bought Starship Troopers 2.
Is that movie any good? I loved the original, and bought the sequel for a few bucks, but I've yet to watch it. In fact I've only seen about half of my DVD collection which is quite sad.
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It's clear from earlier posts that Cory isn't into non-mainstreen Cinema.
No offense, but you're totally clueless, bro. I actually have a strong dislike for most mainstream movies. Just because I'm opinionated, and don't suck up to everyone's favorite director's latest attempt doesn't mean I condemn indies.
No offense taken at all. I was only going by a few posts back, not your entire history. That's what happens when you assume. :P However, you do have to expect a little resistance when you're going against the grain. ;)
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Anyone find the pickings a little weak over the last month. Good for the wallet I guess.
It's been the opposite for me.... I hardly bought anything in February but March has been full of movies I've wanted.
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I bought Starship Troopers 2.
Is that movie any good? I loved the original, and bought the sequel for a few bucks, but I've yet to watch it. In fact I've only seen about half of my DVD collection which is quite sad.
Short answer: It's horrible.
I picked it up for about $5, I think, because I loved the first movie, too. The first thing you'll notice is this LAME title scrawl, ripped off of Star Wars... The second thing you'll notice is that the video is grainy and ******, worse than a hand-held camera... this movie obviously didn't have the graphics budget of the first... I almost expected to see a Bug hand-puppet, in some of the shots. The entire movie, even the few outside shots, is all very clausterphobic. It's obvious that the B actors are all working on a very, very small set... The lighting is god awful, the script is shoddy. The storyline is 'aight'...
The only nice thing I can say is that there's a 'decent' pair of boobs, which, while making the movie that much more lame, at least gives you something to look at. *Sort of joking*
You'll enjoy it more if I tell you it's that its the absolute worst movie I've ever seen. Expect the absolute WORST... Maybe it won't be as bad as you expect it, then.
Oh... Don't bother turning the brightness up - you'll only see better just how awful the graphics are.
All of that said - I actually laughed through most of the movie, so it was worth my $5.
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Oh, and the Commentary is pretty funny... The guys spend most of their time trashing their own work.
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Brad, you summed it up perfectly. I got suckered into buying this crapfest. Fortueneately it was in the $5 bin. It is pretty funny how bad it actually is. I will admit that it was a trainwreck for me and I couldnt look away. I kept on thinking it would not get any worse but it did.
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I bought Starship Troopers 2.
Is that movie any good? I loved the original, and bought the sequel for a few bucks, but I've yet to watch it. In fact I've only seen about half of my DVD collection which is quite sad.
Short answer: It's horrible.
I picked it up for about $5, I think, because I loved the first movie, too. The first thing you'll notice is this LAME title scrawl, ripped off of Star Wars... The second thing you'll notice is that the video is grainy and ******, worse than a hand-held camera... this movie obviously didn't have the graphics budget of the first... I almost expected to see a Bug hand-puppet, in some of the shots. The entire movie, even the few outside shots, is all very clausterphobic. It's obvious that the B actors are all working on a very, very small set... The lighting is god awful, the script is shoddy. The storyline is 'aight'...
The only nice thing I can say is that there's a 'decent' pair of boobs, which, while making the movie that much more lame, at least gives you something to look at. *Sort of joking*
You'll enjoy it more if I tell you it's that its the absolute worst movie I've ever seen. Expect the absolute WORST... Maybe it won't be as bad as you expect it, then.
Oh... Don't bother turning the brightness up - you'll only see better just how awful the graphics are.
All of that said - I actually laughed through most of the movie, so it was worth my $5.
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Oh, and the Commentary is pretty funny... The guys spend most of their time trashing their own work.
Makes me feel better that I haven't watched it. I love "stupid" movies that they make funny kinda like the original SST which I believe was produced by the Robocop crew.
Hmm. Boobs the only thing to look forward to in SST2? Guess it's worth the $3 I spent to see that even though the movie presumably sucks ass.
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I said her boobs were decent - but its up to you if her rack is "I'm glad I gave Wal-Mart my $3 dollars" decent or just "This is the best lit scene in the entire ******* movie" decent.
I think the Director(s) of the film were saying in the DVD Commentary that they only had the partial nude scene just to bump up their numbers... I guess someone told them that people would be more inclined to watch their ****** movie if they had some exposed breasts on screen.
Come to think of it... the gal's boobs look just as fake as the rest of the props in the movie.
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I thought that "Stay" was horribly ambitious and made little to no sense in the end. Passing on "King Kong" as well. Just not a movie I'd ever want to watch again.
Decent week for me, personally;
POTA 6 Disc Set
Wonder Showzen Season 1
Robot Chicken Season 1
Masters of Horror: John Carpenter's "Cigarette Burns"
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and made little to no sense in the end.
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The "Donnie Darko" complex, although, atleast there was an explanation as to how Jake Gyllenhall saw the future. A time rift. Ewan McGregor's character just seemed to "be there".
Not something I'd want to watch again, even to try and understand.
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Wasn't the idea that everything we saw was what his scrambled brain saw while he was dying? One part life-flashing-before-one's-eyes and one part dying brain trying to make sense of one's surroundings?
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Wasn't that Jacob's Ladder?
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Wasn't that Jacob's Ladder?
Yeah but minus the war in Nam.
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About freakin' time:
Title: Adventures of Brisco County, Jr
Starring: Bruce Campbell
Released: 18th July 2006
SRP: $99.98
Further Details:
Warner Home Video has announced the complete series of Adventures of Brisco County, Jr which stars Bruce Campbell. Each of the 26 episodes (and pilot) will be presented in 1.33:1 full frame, along with English 2.0 Stereo Surround tracks. According to our good friends at TVShowsOnDVD.com, extras will include a pilot episode commentary with star Bruce Campbell and show creator Carlton Cuse, an interactive menu of signature references from the series narrated by Bruce Campbell, A Brisco County Writer's Room featurette, a History of Brisco Country, Jr. documentary, A Reading From The Book of Bruce featurette, and a Tools of the Trade interactive gadgets gallery hosted by Campbell. Artwork is attached
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Adventures of Brisco County, Jr! Holy lick! I have got to get that set, that show rocked! 8)
That name mean anything to you? (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/NAMEMEAN.WAV)
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I need that box set.
Any word of a Jack of All Trades DVD set?
Kevin
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About freakin' time:
Title: Adventures of Brisco County, Jr
Starring: Bruce Campbell
Released: 18th July 2006
SRP: $99.98
Further Details:
Warner Home Video has announced the complete series of Adventures of Brisco County, Jr which stars Bruce Campbell. Each of the 26 episodes (and pilot) will be presented in 1.33:1 full frame, along with English 2.0 Stereo Surround tracks. According to our good friends at TVShowsOnDVD.com, extras will include a pilot episode commentary with star Bruce Campbell and show creator Carlton Cuse, an interactive menu of signature references from the series narrated by Bruce Campbell, A Brisco County Writer's Room featurette, a History of Brisco Country, Jr. documentary, A Reading From The Book of Bruce featurette, and a Tools of the Trade interactive gadgets gallery hosted by Campbell. Artwork is attached
Cool! I may pick that up as well. Great show.
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I couldn't find any of the Planet of the Apes boxed sets anywhere, and the only ad that showed them this week that I saw was Circuit City... anyone hear about this one being pushed back? Amazon.com is saying they can deliver it by tomorrow if I select overnight shipping - so they seem to think it's out...
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I couldn't find any of the Planet of the Apes boxed sets anywhere, and the only ad that showed them this week that I saw was Circuit City... anyone hear about this one being pushed back? Amazon.com is saying they can deliver it by tomorrow if I select overnight shipping - so they seem to think it's out...
My CC was flooded with these this AM. They had them laid out on a table.
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Weird... I went to 3 Walmarts, a Target and a Best Buy and didn't see a single one - of the Ape head or the cheaper set.
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Weird... I went to 3 Walmarts, a Target and a Best Buy and didn't see a single one - of the Ape head or the cheaper set.
I only saw 1 of the ape head sets at my CC. But I counted over a dozen of the cheaper box set. Kind of wished I had held off from buying the box set a few years back which was double the price :P
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It flopped - monumentally so.
The estimated production budget was $80,000,000
The Opening Weekend gross was $917,398
The Domestic gross was $1,900,451
The worldwide gross was $7,214,275
It closed in October of 05', never played in more than 816 theaters simultaneously, and lost around 73 million dollars.
A Sound of Thunder (http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=soundofthunder.htm)
Curiousity got the best to me on this and I rented it last night. You have to rent it to see for your eyes how bad the CGI was in it. I mean worse than any made for TV movie. Whoever did the work on that part of the film should never get another job in flim. That is what ruined the film. The story was good, but change a few actors and the animation and it would of at least made its money back IMO.
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I can't wait to get my copy of King Kong from Netflix today...what should I expect?
Is it appropriate for a three year old?
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I can't wait to get my copy of King Kong from Netflix today...what should I expect?
Is it appropriate for a three year old?
Definitely not. My 4.5 year old had nightmares.
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Yeah, it's loud and scary and full of monsters - I probably wouldn't show it to a toddler.
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Light week comin' up, eh..?
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I've still got my old "Crash" DVD, along with the Best Buy bonus disc.
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I returned my Crash DVD this week (I hadn't opened it yet for just such an occasion...) I'll be passing on Brokeback.
Crash Director's Cut and Chronicles of Narnia for me...
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My CC was flooded with these this AM. They had them laid out on a table.
I finally found one at a Best Buy - they said they'd only gotten two in. And I didn't see any of the ape-head set.
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Yeah, it's loud and scary and full of monsters - I probably wouldn't show it to a toddler.
Yeah, but you're no DP.
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Yeah, it's loud and scary and full of monsters - I probably wouldn't show it to a toddler.
Yeah, but you're no DP.
And nothing's worse than DP.
I'll be hunting for the Planet of the Apes DVD's...
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I watched the New King Kong DVD last night, the picture was amazing. Can't wait to see the extended edition in November.
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An extended version of "King Kong" is virtually impossible coming from Peter Jackson. I mean, 50% of the movie was filler to begin with, and I highly doubt he cut out any background character development, which it was sorely lacking, muchless anything intrigal to the storyline.
I'm sure it exists, but I fail to understand how there was anything to excise. If he were to go back, restructure it, cut it down, and flesh it out, I'd be all for it...but that's a pipe dream.
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Yeah, it's loud and scary and full of monsters - I probably wouldn't show it to a toddler.
Yeah, but you're no DP.
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An extended version of "King Kong" is virtually impossible coming from Peter Jackson.
How do you quallify this? His only other reference is the LOTR extended editions which I thought were far superior to the theatrical cuts.
I mean, 50% of the movie was filler to begin with, and I highly doubt he cut out any background character development, which it was sorely lacking, muchless anything intrigal to the storyline.
From what I understand, character develpment (Jimmy/Hays and the Captain) is what was cut out of the theatrical release and is what is being incerted. For example, one of the scenes being added is Jimmy and the Captain in NYC.
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Peter Jackson has made Director's Cuts of all his movies, sans "Meet the Feebles". All of which really didn't do much for the movies, except "Heavenly Creatures", which got a little racier, and "Braindead/Dead Alive", and those were distributor cuts. "The Frighteners" is up in the air.
Not only were characters like Jimmy not in the original, even more pointless being added, their time is cut in favor of over the top fight scenes and ice skating? That's not a good sign. I still think this was a summer blockbuster that was released 6 months too late, and not this labour of love PJ touts that it is. Too many cooks spoil the broth.
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Peter Jackson has made Director's Cuts of all his movies, sans "Meet the Feebles". All of which really didn't do much for the movies, except "Heavenly Creatures", which got a little racier, and "Braindead/Dead Alive", and those were distributor cuts. "The Frighteners" is up in the air.
Had no idea that PJ directed The Frightners - not that I paid attention to anyway. Twas an oddball movie, but I always liked it for some reason. Didn't they just release a SE of the movie a few months back?
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Peter Jackson has made Director's Cuts of all his movies, sans "Meet the Feebles". All of which really didn't do much for the movies, except "Heavenly Creatures", which got a little racier, and "Braindead/Dead Alive", and those were distributor cuts. "The Frighteners" is up in the air.
Not only were characters like Jimmy not in the original, even more pointless being added, their time is cut in favor of over the top fight scenes and ice skating? That's not a good sign. I still think this was a summer blockbuster that was released 6 months too late, and not this labour of love PJ touts that it is. Too many cooks spoil the broth.
Thanks, I actually wasn't aware of the other directors cuts. (Haven't seen Meet the Feebles yet. :-[ )
As for the EE, I'll reserve judgement for when I actually see it. There are only three film makers that I have totally written of as incapable of making decent films anymore, Micheal Bay, Renny Harlin, and George Lucas. As I said, I thought the LOTR EE's were outstanding. When compairing the story and character flaws of KK to theatrical cuts of LOTR, I see a pattern of elaborate storytelling condensed to a more blockbuster friendly audience. I hope the EE KK will follow suit of fleshing important subplots. If it doesn't, I'll say so. ;)
I really like the Jimmy scenes and the ice skating scenes. They worked for me. I felt the ice skating scene was very important in developing the KK character. But you're not the first one to dislike those elements. Side note, kind of amussing, I was chating with a guy who immediately disregarded the ice skating sequence based on the physics of ice thickness and weight alone. ;D I agree that the action sequnces were abit over the top, but they had a very fun spirit to them. Much better than any Michael Bay sequence. ;)
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In King Kong Jackson was largely showing off what he could get done from an effects standpoint - from what I understand, there is even MORE of that that will be included in the extended cut. And for those of you who aren't interested, there are two out-now choices to choose from.
Ridley Scott and Peter Jackson are the two guys you can almost always count on to deliever an extended edition down the road.
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I mean, 50% of the movie was filler to begin with,
While I'm no movie buff, I thought the movie was put together quite nicely - I know a lot of people thought the first hour or so was filler but I thought the character development was important and necessary.
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I mean, 50% of the movie was filler to begin with,
While I'm no movie buff, I thought the movie was put together quite nicely - I know a lot of people thought the first hour or so was filler but I thought the character development was important and necessary.
You don't have to be a movie buff. It either works or it doesn't.
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I picked up Narnia today at Target:
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it rang up there for $24.99 and our local Wal-Mart had a price of close to $29. I wanted the extras in the case of this movie, and probably most that I'll buy, but these DVD prices are really starting to climb up there. I remember being able to get most movies the week they were released for $15 (or less) - with all the bonus discs/features. That doesn't happen nearly as much anymore. Also, forgot to mention it earlier, but I also picked up Justice League - Season 1 a couple of weeks back.
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Anyone know when Deep Discount DVD is due for their next 20% off sale?
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June, IIRC. Right now's the big Criterion blowout. I got "Naked Lunch", "Carnival of Souls", and "Videodrome" for about $63/shipped. I may go back for DePalma's "Sisters" and the W.C. Fields shorts disc. Sale is on through 4/10.
GameStop is also running a B2G1F sale. Seems like they have one every two weeks now, and have decided to include games in a mix and match strategy, because their DVD selection is dwindling. I did, however, get ST:TNG Season 1, Transformers Season 1, and He-Man Season 1 Part 1 for $65 w/ my card. Reselling Transformers, though.
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I picked up the Deluxe edition of Narnia as well. Again, no sale. :(
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June, IIRC. Right now's the big Criterion blowout. I got "Naked Lunch", "Carnival of Souls", and "Videodrome" for about $63/shipped. I may go back for DePalma's "Sisters" and the W.C. Fields shorts disc. Sale is on through 4/10.
Thanks.
They've also got about 400 titles for $5.99 - with the free shipping that's pretty much the same thing as the $5.50 bin at Wal-Mart. Today I ordered The Insider, Duplex, and Shanghai Noon for $17.97 shipped - and they had a few solid titles that I already had on there like Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Infernal Affairs, and I'm Not Scared.
Oh, and all those really crappy Hellraiser movies that came out over the last year that are all still like $19.99 at Best Buy were also in there for 6 bucks.
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Great comment about King Kong being a summer movie released six months late. I liked the film a lot, but it was no where near as good as the LotR films. The effects with Kong were excellent, and so were the T-Rexes. The city and the ship... not so much.
I think it was absolutely inevitable that Peter Jackson would get a bit of backlash for this film. He was behind what will end up being the "Star Wars of a new generation," a hero to geeks everywhere. Just like Lucas, Spielberg and the Warchowskis before him, he'll get torn to shreds, especially if his next film isn't an out of the park grand slam.
I'm fairly certain there will be an extended cut coming. I just hope PJ remembers the kindness he paid us with the LotR films and doesn't repeat the extras from one set to another, giving us a reaon to own both.
I'm waiting for DDD to get that 2-disc Narnia unless I see some other smoking deal. This two versions nonsense is getting out of hand. With the new HD formats looming, I'm 50% on the fence about saying screw it and just getting the one disc versions.
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Welcome aboard, Jim! (http://www.jedidefender.com/images/welcome.gif)
Today's acquisition, from the last day of a $10 sale at Target:
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I think I need to rewatch "King Arthur" personally. Before, I wasn't much on Clive Owen or even Ioan Gruffudd.
Best Buy's FINALLY putting ATHF Vol. 4 on sale tomorrow for $16.99. Tossing a $5 RZ coupon on it, and making it mine. I've bought so many TV sets as of late..I would have never imagined I liked so much.
I got He-Man S1/V1 for free at GameStop yesterday, so I took it to work, and the Hollywood customers loved it. Lots of good times this evening. ;D
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I picked up Simpsons: Season 7 at Target yesterday. They have all the Simpsons season sets on sale this week, and I was able to pick it up for $27.99 or so. Its one that has gotten put off for awhile, just waiting on a sale, so it was nice to pick it up.
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Light week for me:
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I watched "Wolf Creek" the other day myself. Wasn't impressed. Just a slow, needlessly violent and misogynistic TCM ripoff.. I'll be getting the new M:I 2 pack for $20. Includes a ticket for M:I 3, so roughly $13 for both movies, and maybe Arrested Development S1 for $20 at Target.
Speaking of Target, hope they'll be honoring this little pricing snafu...
Rocky Anthology - $8.97 (http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr=8-1/qid=1144681066/ref=sr_8_1/602-8289179-0327806?%5Fencoding=UTF8&asin=B00062IVLC)
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Thanks for posting that Cory - I went ahead and ordered one from their website.
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Yeah, me too. We'll see if they follow through.
Hopefully we don't get charged full price.... :o
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Well, if anything, they'll just cancel the order. I never knew Amazon and Target to be in cahoots with one another, because the deal was originally on Amazon, who has a history of pricing errors.
This one, however, may b intentional.. ;D
ShowGirls VIP Box Set - $8.97 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00020X88O/qid=1144683358/sr=8-2/ref=pd_bbs_2/102-6551250-0835308?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=130)
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We'll see....BTW, your link shows $30.96.
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Well, if anything, they'll just cancel the order. I never knew Amazon and Target to be in cahoots with one another, because the deal was originally on Amazon, who has a history of pricing errors.
They must have some sort of working relationship, because I logged into Target.com with my Amazon username and password and payment information.
In any event, I have my email confirmation now for the Rocky Sets (I ordered an extra for my co-worker) and if they don't honor it I suppose I'll start making phone calls...
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We'll see....BTW, your link shows $30.96.
Amazon either caught "Showgirls" or sold out of it at $8.99. Notice they themselves don't have any units left.
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Got a cancellation notice from Target on that Rocky order. Bummer, but no big loss.
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Ditto. Oh well, only like 4 anyway.
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Picked up King Kong single disk, Narnia single disk, and HP4 yesterday.
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Target's got A LOT of great TV sets on sale. Went backwards and got Arrested Development Season 1. Now, to sit down and actually watch both seasons.
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You'll absolutely love AD Season 1 - I guarantee it.
Too bad you won't be able to enjoy new episodes... :'(
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You'll absolutely love AD Season 1 - I guarantee it.
Don't count on it, it's rare that Cory likes any of my favorite stuff. :-X
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Target has the Escape from New York SE on sale for $10. Couldn't resist picking it up.
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I bought it yesterday as well. I was suprised to see a nice edition of it for so cheap.
I also picked up Wolf Creek - and my dad sent me Grizzly Man in the mail as a gift because he liked it so much. Which was cool because it was on my short list anyway.
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You'll absolutely love AD Season 1 - I guarantee it.
Don't count on it, it's rare that Cory likes any of my favorite stuff. :-X
Pretty false general conception which everyone likes to play up to, when the fact is, I roughly own about 1/2 of the movies you do, and seen the other half, and don't think they're worth owning, but may have liked.
I also picked up Wolf Creek - and my dad sent me Grizzly Man in the mail as a gift because he liked it so much. Which was cool because it was on my short list anyway.
"Grizzly Man" is the most intolerable documentary I have ever watched, and Timothy Thompson got what he deserved, frankly.
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You'll absolutely love AD Season 1 - I guarantee it.
Don't count on it, it's rare that Cory likes any of my favorite stuff. :-X
Pretty false general conception which everyone likes to play up to, when the fact is, I roughly own about 1/2 of the movies you do, and seen the other half, and don't think they're worth owning, but may have liked.
I also picked up Wolf Creek - and my dad sent me Grizzly Man in the mail as a gift because he liked it so much. Which was cool because it was on my short list anyway.
"Grizzly Man" is the most intolerable documentary I have ever watched, and Timothy Thompson got what he deserved, frankly.
Nevermind that your second comment lends extra credence to my first comment... and nevermind the absurdity of your 'take' on Grizzly Man and the fate of Timothy Thompson...
...I can't definitively comment on it until I watch it, but my dad is a psychologist and growing up around that puts another level of interest into this guy and his story for me - there's a lot more to it than documenting a guy who likes to hang out with bears or whatever the case may be. But Warner Herzog is a bastion of German Avant Garde filmmaking with over 40 years of experience to his credit, so I've got reasonably high expectations for the film.
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Only thing he'd be known for in the states is "The Wrath of God", I think. As for "Grizzly Man", I don't have much tolerance for hippies who try and bridge a gap between bears and humans. The guy was obviously mentally unstable.
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Guy may have been a little loopy, but that doesn't mean he "deserved" to be eaten by a ******* bear.
God damn.
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Only thing he'd be known for in the states is "The Wrath of God",
So?
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Guy may have been a little loopy, but that doesn't mean he "deserved" to be eaten by a ******* bear.
God damn.
Well, no need to watch it now.
Nobody deserves to be eaten by a bear but if you choose to hang out with them, make sure you have life insurance.
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Well, no need to watch it now.
Eh, it's pretty common knowledge, what happened to him. It's even mentioned in the opening moments of the trailer (http://www.apple.com/trailers/lions_gate/grizzly_man/).
But, if I've ruined the experience for you, my apologies.
(BTW, Darth Vader is Luke's father, Bruce Willis is a ghost, and the chick is really a dude.)
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and the chick is really a dude.
I knew it!
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Bruce Willis is a ghost
I've seen all three Die Hard movies and Bandits and didn't catch any moment where Bruce Willis became a ghost. ???
Or did you just ruin 16 Blocks for me. >:(
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Sixth Sense.
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Darth Vader is Luke's father
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! :D
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Sixth Sense.
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Oh, dear.
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Maybe I missed Rob's sarcasm!
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Hey, it's Thursday and I've got a three day weekend coming up - cut me some slack!
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Instant classic. :)
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Just post it on the front page and get it over with.
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How would this be?
JD Forum Member Misses Joke
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JD Forum Member ruiner was mocked today for missing the sarcasm of another poster. Head on into the JD Forums (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=10740.msg217320#msg217320) and see for yourself!
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Alright, if you guys can differentiate, Timmy didn't "deserve" to die, but he did get what was coming to him.
The guy got emotionally moved by by bear ****. That's ****** up.
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I don't think there was any doubt that he was crazy - but to some people that makes it all the more moving. I'll know what it does for me personally by the end ot the week.
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Don't know if you guys really care, but I've been waiting for this one, personally;
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6/13/06.
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Cool. That's way overdue.
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Can anyone give any feedback on Hostel?
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Can anyone give any feedback on Hostel?
A decent movie but failed to deliver IMO. It's too full of bad humor and college-kid themes to be a 'serious' horror movie. It also takes way too long to get to the horror part of it if you ask me. But the boobs were definitely nice boobs and it had it's moments.
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The way I see it now is like this. The characters are absolutely despicable, and purposely so. The brothel in Amsterdam is part of the culture, and ended up being an easy way to get the whole sex and nudity aspect of traditional horror movies out of the way. I think it was a little too gratuitous, personally, and what Roth got away with in an R rated movie was amazing. After about 30 minutes, after the one night stands are all said and done, it picks up and gets tense. Merging into the 3rd act, it just gets nuts. Nothing is sacred, no holds barred kind of ****...just brutal.
It was a good premise, and the story came full circle with Jay Hernandez's little epiphanies when he returns to the hostel.
So, in a nutshell, I did like it more the second time around, but not sure that it's worth owning, but it was DEFINATELY better, and more mature and original than "Cabin Fever".
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it picks up and gets tense. Merging into the 3rd act, it just gets nuts. Nothing is sacred, no holds barred kind of ****...just brutal.
We must have very different ideas of what constitutes brutal. Wolf Creek was brutal. Hostel, even at it's most intense was almost comical - right down to SPOILER the way the one bad guy at the end had to slip and cut at his own leg to help get the 'hero' free and that gir's ridiculous looking severed eyeball.
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"Hostel" is no different than a lot of slashers that toss in some severings, beheadings or what have you just for the sake of being extreme.
"Wolf Creek" was more credible (it had to be), and had a lot of implied or quick cut violence, and it was just. Nothing from that movie, IMO, could compare with....
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..nailing two young girls in a car, throwing it in reverse, and then running one over AGAIN with her body being visibly drug under the car. In "Wolf Creek", there was the whole spinal snap, but it wasn't shown, which is always more effective. Eli Roth just put it out there like he's always done. It was too late for his movie to be presented as credible, so why start then? Just ham it up, hence the Bubble Gum Gang and the car bashing.
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Like I said above, it had it's moments - but it also had an overall air of campiness and an abundance of lame humor. Wolf Creek (and others) are more serious in tone, as well as violent, which makes them more brutal IMO.
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Poop
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It recently came to my attention that a couple of cinematic masterpieces have finally been released on DVD:
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Why was I not informed of this sooner? >:(
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Well, I guess I can sleep better tonight knowing Kenny is still getting royalties for ****** movies he made before I was born.
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WTF? A little Nike cross promotion goin' on there? :-*
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So, did everyone just stop buying DVD's..?
Anycrap, very light week for me, namely because of rent, and next week is just brutal, release wise.
This week..
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It has been a nice quiet month or so for DVD's in my house. It looks to continue for a few weeks as well.
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Delicatessen is all I'm buying this week.
Last week was the Wedding Singer and Patriot re-cuts, and 3 Extremes II.
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In retrospect, "3 Extremes 2" wasn't very extreme at all. Tartan Extreme had a decent release (for a change) this week in "The Heirloom".
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I take it back... the good editions of Predator 1 and 2 are $7.49 each this week... so is Tron and Ice Age - I might buy a few of those.
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Last week was the Wedding Singer...
Rob, was that worth the repurchase? I've been sort of putting it off and wondering.
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I haven't watched it yet - but my general rule is that I'll only do the repurchases if it has delete scenes or an alternate cut - of all the special features in the world, those are the only ones I really care about.
At least it wasn't expensive - and I got 3 or 4 bucks in trade for the old one...
It looks like the difference is about 3 minutes of footage though for the new version... other than that I can't really tell you if it was worth it or not.
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About freakin' time:
Title: Adventures of Brisco County, Jr
Starring: Bruce Campbell
Released: 18th July 2006
SRP: $99.98
Further Details:
Warner Home Video has announced the complete series of Adventures of Brisco County, Jr which stars Bruce Campbell. Each of the 26 episodes (and pilot) will be presented in 1.33:1 full frame, along with English 2.0 Stereo Surround tracks. According to our good friends at TVShowsOnDVD.com, extras will include a pilot episode commentary with star Bruce Campbell and show creator Carlton Cuse, an interactive menu of signature references from the series narrated by Bruce Campbell, A Brisco County Writer's Room featurette, a History of Brisco Country, Jr. documentary, A Reading From The Book of Bruce featurette, and a Tools of the Trade interactive gadgets gallery hosted by Campbell. Artwork is attached
Amazon has it listed at $69.99.
The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. - The Complete Series (1993)
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I'm one and done this week... despite the ridiculous end sequence, I'll only be picking up:
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I'm a brunette man (both in that I have brown hair and I favor girls with brown hair), but I would totally put it to Blair, six ways from Sunday. Both back then and now. Holy Christ.
And Tootie--but only today. She's, uh, filled out quite a bit since then. . .
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Picked this up this morning at Target - Scrubs: Season 3. That's it for me this week.
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Those "Scrubs" sets are ridiclously overpriced, and I found S1 for $15 at Pawn America, and as bad as I want them, I'll just hold off.
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I saw that Amazon had really raised their prices on all of the Scrubs season sets so far, but the most I've paid so far for one is $29.99 at Target this week. Sure, cheaper would be even better, but for television season sets I consider $30 or less fairly reasonable - at least when picking them up somewhat soon after they are released.
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Time for a bump. Picked up these today:
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There's been a lot of moving and shaking my collection as of late.
Got that Boondock Saints metalbook. Also picked up Wrestlemania 22 at Wal Mart, just because they were offering "Rey Mysterio: 619" as the bonus disc. Price matched it with CC for $14.99, then took the $5 coupon from the "See No Evil" promo disc from BB, and got WM22 and the bonus disc for $9.99 :D
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Has anyone seen Deadwood Season 2?
I don't have HBO anymore and was wondering if the DVD set is worth picking up. I loved Season 1.
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Absolutely, I thought season 2 was great.
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Picked up a copy of the SE Saints.
Kevin
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I just picked up Wonderfalls on a recommendation.
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Does anyone know if the Boondock Saints new release is different than the first release? I know it is unrated, but that does not necessarily mean anything nowadays with DVD's. I havent even got around to opening mine yet.
If anyone is a fan of Kingdom of Heaven, then the directors cut is a must. This was such a great movie IMO. Probably more so than Gladiator. There is so much more added in.
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"Boondock Saints" SE is uncut. The runtime is about the same as the original R1 Fox, and that's because, from what I'm led to believe, there were literally seconds shaved off of the movie in the R rated version.
DVD Compare: Boondock Saints (http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=2247)
The 2 sided disc is so, so ugly..especially when it's in such a badass metalbook a la "Appleseed".
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From today's Digital Bits:
(http://thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/bladerunnerartdrewstruzan.jpg)
So... you remember how we said that for every piece of good DVD news this week, there was a piece of bad news? Well... how 'bout we end the week on a REALLY great note, sans the dark could? You may have heard the word from Daily Variety this morning. Yes... Ridley Scott's Blade Runner is FINALLY, officially, coming to DVD. It's going to be coming to HD-DVD. And it's going to be coming to Blu-ray Disc as well. This is real... it's happening... and it's going to be very, very cool.
First a bit of background on the reason for the title's delay. Warner had been planning a 2-disc special edition of the film early last year... but suddenly realized that their rights to the title were about to lapse. However, the studio ponied up the big bucks to get back what is arguably one of their primo Cadillac catalog titles (dare you to say that three times fast). The ownership situation now resolved, Warner has set in motion plans to really do something special with the film. You might recall back in January when I asked them about the film at their 2006 catalog press event, they hinted that things were looking good for a 2007 release. Privately, we were told that there were BIG things in the works, but were also told that if we leaked too much about the project, we might end up like Fredo Corleone (or WORSE, that the project itself could be complicated). Needless to say, though we've been dying to talk about this for months now (and we get about two e-mails a day asking about the title), we've kept largely silent on the subject. Now that the project is finally out in the open, however, we can finally say a few things. Keep in mind that the major portion of the release is still over a year away. But here's the basic plan...
This coming September, there will be a new limited DVD release (HD-DVD & Blu-ray Disc are also planned) of the restored 1992 Director's Cut (you know... the one that isn't really a director's cut). This will be available for just four months. We believe this is basically the 2-disc release that Warner had originally planned to bow LAST year.
Then next year, just in time for the film's 25th anniversary, Ridley Scott's ultimate Blade Runner: The Final Cut will hit theaters for a limited run. This will be a REAL director's cut, with restored scenes and more - all the stuff that Ridley's always wanted to do with the film but hasn't really been given the chance to do before. That will be followed later in the year by an Ultimate Blade Runner DVD release. You can expect a multi-disc box set (again, likely with a simultaneous HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc release) that will contain at least four different versions of the film... ALL in full anamorphic widescreen, we might add. You'll get the film's original U.S. theatrical cut, you'll get the expanded international theatrical cut, you'll get the 1992 Director's Cut and you'll get the new Final Cut as well. Now... we realize at this point, you may have questions. Keep in mind, there's a TON of additional material that's going to be included in this set that hasn't been announced and can't be talked about yet - all-new material that you've never seen before. The set is pretty early in the planning and production stage, so it's way too early to talk details, but trust us... some very cool stuff is in the works. These extras will likely be different from the September '06 release, so if you buy both you'll at least be getting your money's worth.
Imagine that... anamorphic widescreen AND real value in a DVD release! Hey... are we being punked?
You veteran Bits readers will also be thrilled to learn that longtime Ridley Scott DVD producer Charles de Lauzirika and his team are involved in project, and have already been working on the set for a while now. Lauzirika, as you may know, was the producer responsible for Fox's 9-disc, massively comprehensive Alien Quadrilogy box set, as well as the multi-disc special editions of Scott's Gladiator (from DreamWorks), Black Hawk Down (from Sony) and Kingdom of Heaven (recently available from Fox), among others. You should also know that Lauzirika and his team are big fans of Blade Runner themselves. Rest assured that they know what you guys all want to see on this release, and they're working very hard to make it as good as it can be. Trust us when we say that this project is in EXACTLY the right hands.
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It's nice to see, in light of recent developments in another classic sci-fi release, that at least someone thinks that these things are worth handling properly. . .
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That's awesome news... I hope it's all true.
I wonder what will happen with the Soundtrack, if anything?
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From today's Digital Bits:
(http://thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/bladerunnerartdrewstruzan.jpg)
So... you remember how we said that for every piece of good DVD news this week, there was a piece of bad news? Well... how 'bout we end the week on a REALLY great note, sans the dark could? You may have heard the word from Daily Variety this morning. Yes... Ridley Scott's Blade Runner is FINALLY, officially, coming to DVD. It's going to be coming to HD-DVD. And it's going to be coming to Blu-ray Disc as well. This is real... it's happening... and it's going to be very, very cool.
First a bit of background on the reason for the title's delay. Warner had been planning a 2-disc special edition of the film early last year... but suddenly realized that their rights to the title were about to lapse. However, the studio ponied up the big bucks to get back what is arguably one of their primo Cadillac catalog titles (dare you to say that three times fast). The ownership situation now resolved, Warner has set in motion plans to really do something special with the film. You might recall back in January when I asked them about the film at their 2006 catalog press event, they hinted that things were looking good for a 2007 release. Privately, we were told that there were BIG things in the works, but were also told that if we leaked too much about the project, we might end up like Fredo Corleone (or WORSE, that the project itself could be complicated). Needless to say, though we've been dying to talk about this for months now (and we get about two e-mails a day asking about the title), we've kept largely silent on the subject. Now that the project is finally out in the open, however, we can finally say a few things. Keep in mind that the major portion of the release is still over a year away. But here's the basic plan...
This coming September, there will be a new limited DVD release (HD-DVD & Blu-ray Disc are also planned) of the restored 1992 Director's Cut (you know... the one that isn't really a director's cut). This will be available for just four months. We believe this is basically the 2-disc release that Warner had originally planned to bow LAST year.
Then next year, just in time for the film's 25th anniversary, Ridley Scott's ultimate Blade Runner: The Final Cut will hit theaters for a limited run. This will be a REAL director's cut, with restored scenes and more - all the stuff that Ridley's always wanted to do with the film but hasn't really been given the chance to do before. That will be followed later in the year by an Ultimate Blade Runner DVD release. You can expect a multi-disc box set (again, likely with a simultaneous HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc release) that will contain at least four different versions of the film... ALL in full anamorphic widescreen, we might add. You'll get the film's original U.S. theatrical cut, you'll get the expanded international theatrical cut, you'll get the 1992 Director's Cut and you'll get the new Final Cut as well. Now... we realize at this point, you may have questions. Keep in mind, there's a TON of additional material that's going to be included in this set that hasn't been announced and can't be talked about yet - all-new material that you've never seen before. The set is pretty early in the planning and production stage, so it's way too early to talk details, but trust us... some very cool stuff is in the works. These extras will likely be different from the September '06 release, so if you buy both you'll at least be getting your money's worth.
Imagine that... anamorphic widescreen AND real value in a DVD release! Hey... are we being punked?
You veteran Bits readers will also be thrilled to learn that longtime Ridley Scott DVD producer Charles de Lauzirika and his team are involved in project, and have already been working on the set for a while now. Lauzirika, as you may know, was the producer responsible for Fox's 9-disc, massively comprehensive Alien Quadrilogy box set, as well as the multi-disc special editions of Scott's Gladiator (from DreamWorks), Black Hawk Down (from Sony) and Kingdom of Heaven (recently available from Fox), among others. You should also know that Lauzirika and his team are big fans of Blade Runner themselves. Rest assured that they know what you guys all want to see on this release, and they're working very hard to make it as good as it can be. Trust us when we say that this project is in EXACTLY the right hands.
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It's nice to see, in light of recent developments in another classic sci-fi release, that at least someone thinks that these things are worth handling properly. . .
How many different cuts exist on this film? Is there a breakdown of the differences anywhere?
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From today's Digital Bits:
(http://thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/bladerunnerartdrewstruzan.jpg)
So... you remember how we said that for every piece of good DVD news this week, there was a piece of bad news? Well... how 'bout we end the week on a REALLY great note, sans the dark could? You may have heard the word from Daily Variety this morning. Yes... Ridley Scott's Blade Runner is FINALLY, officially, coming to DVD. It's going to be coming to HD-DVD. And it's going to be coming to Blu-ray Disc as well. This is real... it's happening... and it's going to be very, very cool.
First a bit of background on the reason for the title's delay. Warner had been planning a 2-disc special edition of the film early last year... but suddenly realized that their rights to the title were about to lapse. However, the studio ponied up the big bucks to get back what is arguably one of their primo Cadillac catalog titles (dare you to say that three times fast). The ownership situation now resolved, Warner has set in motion plans to really do something special with the film. You might recall back in January when I asked them about the film at their 2006 catalog press event, they hinted that things were looking good for a 2007 release. Privately, we were told that there were BIG things in the works, but were also told that if we leaked too much about the project, we might end up like Fredo Corleone (or WORSE, that the project itself could be complicated). Needless to say, though we've been dying to talk about this for months now (and we get about two e-mails a day asking about the title), we've kept largely silent on the subject. Now that the project is finally out in the open, however, we can finally say a few things. Keep in mind that the major portion of the release is still over a year away. But here's the basic plan...
This coming September, there will be a new limited DVD release (HD-DVD & Blu-ray Disc are also planned) of the restored 1992 Director's Cut (you know... the one that isn't really a director's cut). This will be available for just four months. We believe this is basically the 2-disc release that Warner had originally planned to bow LAST year.
Then next year, just in time for the film's 25th anniversary, Ridley Scott's ultimate Blade Runner: The Final Cut will hit theaters for a limited run. This will be a REAL director's cut, with restored scenes and more - all the stuff that Ridley's always wanted to do with the film but hasn't really been given the chance to do before. That will be followed later in the year by an Ultimate Blade Runner DVD release. You can expect a multi-disc box set (again, likely with a simultaneous HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc release) that will contain at least four different versions of the film... ALL in full anamorphic widescreen, we might add. You'll get the film's original U.S. theatrical cut, you'll get the expanded international theatrical cut, you'll get the 1992 Director's Cut and you'll get the new Final Cut as well. Now... we realize at this point, you may have questions. Keep in mind, there's a TON of additional material that's going to be included in this set that hasn't been announced and can't be talked about yet - all-new material that you've never seen before. The set is pretty early in the planning and production stage, so it's way too early to talk details, but trust us... some very cool stuff is in the works. These extras will likely be different from the September '06 release, so if you buy both you'll at least be getting your money's worth.
Imagine that... anamorphic widescreen AND real value in a DVD release! Hey... are we being punked?
You veteran Bits readers will also be thrilled to learn that longtime Ridley Scott DVD producer Charles de Lauzirika and his team are involved in project, and have already been working on the set for a while now. Lauzirika, as you may know, was the producer responsible for Fox's 9-disc, massively comprehensive Alien Quadrilogy box set, as well as the multi-disc special editions of Scott's Gladiator (from DreamWorks), Black Hawk Down (from Sony) and Kingdom of Heaven (recently available from Fox), among others. You should also know that Lauzirika and his team are big fans of Blade Runner themselves. Rest assured that they know what you guys all want to see on this release, and they're working very hard to make it as good as it can be. Trust us when we say that this project is in EXACTLY the right hands.
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It's nice to see, in light of recent developments in another classic sci-fi release, that at least someone thinks that these things are worth handling properly. . .
How many different cuts exist on this film? Is there a breakdown of the differences anywhere?
I don' (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blade_runner#Versions)t know.
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There's the Theatrical, the "Director's Cut", and the "Final Cut" as far as I know. The DVD that's out later this year is the DC, which may be all the "standard" DVD buyers will have available to them.
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From today's Digital Bits:
(http://thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/bladerunnerartdrewstruzan.jpg)
So... you remember how we said that for every piece of good DVD news this week, there was a piece of bad news? Well... how 'bout we end the week on a REALLY great note, sans the dark could? You may have heard the word from Daily Variety this morning. Yes... Ridley Scott's Blade Runner is FINALLY, officially, coming to DVD. It's going to be coming to HD-DVD. And it's going to be coming to Blu-ray Disc as well. This is real... it's happening... and it's going to be very, very cool.
First a bit of background on the reason for the title's delay. Warner had been planning a 2-disc special edition of the film early last year... but suddenly realized that their rights to the title were about to lapse. However, the studio ponied up the big bucks to get back what is arguably one of their primo Cadillac catalog titles (dare you to say that three times fast). The ownership situation now resolved, Warner has set in motion plans to really do something special with the film. You might recall back in January when I asked them about the film at their 2006 catalog press event, they hinted that things were looking good for a 2007 release. Privately, we were told that there were BIG things in the works, but were also told that if we leaked too much about the project, we might end up like Fredo Corleone (or WORSE, that the project itself could be complicated). Needless to say, though we've been dying to talk about this for months now (and we get about two e-mails a day asking about the title), we've kept largely silent on the subject. Now that the project is finally out in the open, however, we can finally say a few things. Keep in mind that the major portion of the release is still over a year away. But here's the basic plan...
This coming September, there will be a new limited DVD release (HD-DVD & Blu-ray Disc are also planned) of the restored 1992 Director's Cut (you know... the one that isn't really a director's cut). This will be available for just four months. We believe this is basically the 2-disc release that Warner had originally planned to bow LAST year.
Then next year, just in time for the film's 25th anniversary, Ridley Scott's ultimate Blade Runner: The Final Cut will hit theaters for a limited run. This will be a REAL director's cut, with restored scenes and more - all the stuff that Ridley's always wanted to do with the film but hasn't really been given the chance to do before. That will be followed later in the year by an Ultimate Blade Runner DVD release. You can expect a multi-disc box set (again, likely with a simultaneous HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc release) that will contain at least four different versions of the film... ALL in full anamorphic widescreen, we might add. You'll get the film's original U.S. theatrical cut, you'll get the expanded international theatrical cut, you'll get the 1992 Director's Cut and you'll get the new Final Cut as well. Now... we realize at this point, you may have questions. Keep in mind, there's a TON of additional material that's going to be included in this set that hasn't been announced and can't be talked about yet - all-new material that you've never seen before. The set is pretty early in the planning and production stage, so it's way too early to talk details, but trust us... some very cool stuff is in the works. These extras will likely be different from the September '06 release, so if you buy both you'll at least be getting your money's worth.
Imagine that... anamorphic widescreen AND real value in a DVD release! Hey... are we being punked?
You veteran Bits readers will also be thrilled to learn that longtime Ridley Scott DVD producer Charles de Lauzirika and his team are involved in project, and have already been working on the set for a while now. Lauzirika, as you may know, was the producer responsible for Fox's 9-disc, massively comprehensive Alien Quadrilogy box set, as well as the multi-disc special editions of Scott's Gladiator (from DreamWorks), Black Hawk Down (from Sony) and Kingdom of Heaven (recently available from Fox), among others. You should also know that Lauzirika and his team are big fans of Blade Runner themselves. Rest assured that they know what you guys all want to see on this release, and they're working very hard to make it as good as it can be. Trust us when we say that this project is in EXACTLY the right hands.
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It's nice to see, in light of recent developments in another classic sci-fi release, that at least someone thinks that these things are worth handling properly. . .
How many different cuts exist on this film? Is there a breakdown of the differences anywhere?
I don' (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blade_runner#Versions)t know.
Bump.
"The restored "Director's Cut" will debut on homevid in September, and remain on sale for four months only, after which time it will be placed on moratorium. "Blade Runner: Final Cut" will arrive in 2007 for a limited 25th anniversary theatrical run, followed by a special edition DVD with the three previous versions offered as alternate viewing: Besides the original theatrical version and director's cut, the expanded international theatrical cut will be included. The set will also contain additional bonus materials. "
Why not just release the Special Edition?
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From today's Digital Bits:
(http://thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/bladerunnerartdrewstruzan.jpg)
So... you remember how we said that for every piece of good DVD news this week, there was a piece of bad news? Well... how 'bout we end the week on a REALLY great note, sans the dark could? You may have heard the word from Daily Variety this morning. Yes... Ridley Scott's Blade Runner is FINALLY, officially, coming to DVD. It's going to be coming to HD-DVD. And it's going to be coming to Blu-ray Disc as well. This is real... it's happening... and it's going to be very, very cool.
First a bit of background on the reason for the title's delay. Warner had been planning a 2-disc special edition of the film early last year... but suddenly realized that their rights to the title were about to lapse. However, the studio ponied up the big bucks to get back what is arguably one of their primo Cadillac catalog titles (dare you to say that three times fast). The ownership situation now resolved, Warner has set in motion plans to really do something special with the film. You might recall back in January when I asked them about the film at their 2006 catalog press event, they hinted that things were looking good for a 2007 release. Privately, we were told that there were BIG things in the works, but were also told that if we leaked too much about the project, we might end up like Fredo Corleone (or WORSE, that the project itself could be complicated). Needless to say, though we've been dying to talk about this for months now (and we get about two e-mails a day asking about the title), we've kept largely silent on the subject. Now that the project is finally out in the open, however, we can finally say a few things. Keep in mind that the major portion of the release is still over a year away. But here's the basic plan...
This coming September, there will be a new limited DVD release (HD-DVD & Blu-ray Disc are also planned) of the restored 1992 Director's Cut (you know... the one that isn't really a director's cut). This will be available for just four months. We believe this is basically the 2-disc release that Warner had originally planned to bow LAST year.
Then next year, just in time for the film's 25th anniversary, Ridley Scott's ultimate Blade Runner: The Final Cut will hit theaters for a limited run. This will be a REAL director's cut, with restored scenes and more - all the stuff that Ridley's always wanted to do with the film but hasn't really been given the chance to do before. That will be followed later in the year by an Ultimate Blade Runner DVD release. You can expect a multi-disc box set (again, likely with a simultaneous HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc release) that will contain at least four different versions of the film... ALL in full anamorphic widescreen, we might add. You'll get the film's original U.S. theatrical cut, you'll get the expanded international theatrical cut, you'll get the 1992 Director's Cut and you'll get the new Final Cut as well. Now... we realize at this point, you may have questions. Keep in mind, there's a TON of additional material that's going to be included in this set that hasn't been announced and can't be talked about yet - all-new material that you've never seen before. The set is pretty early in the planning and production stage, so it's way too early to talk details, but trust us... some very cool stuff is in the works. These extras will likely be different from the September '06 release, so if you buy both you'll at least be getting your money's worth.
Imagine that... anamorphic widescreen AND real value in a DVD release! Hey... are we being punked?
You veteran Bits readers will also be thrilled to learn that longtime Ridley Scott DVD producer Charles de Lauzirika and his team are involved in project, and have already been working on the set for a while now. Lauzirika, as you may know, was the producer responsible for Fox's 9-disc, massively comprehensive Alien Quadrilogy box set, as well as the multi-disc special editions of Scott's Gladiator (from DreamWorks), Black Hawk Down (from Sony) and Kingdom of Heaven (recently available from Fox), among others. You should also know that Lauzirika and his team are big fans of Blade Runner themselves. Rest assured that they know what you guys all want to see on this release, and they're working very hard to make it as good as it can be. Trust us when we say that this project is in EXACTLY the right hands.
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It's nice to see, in light of recent developments in another classic sci-fi release, that at least someone thinks that these things are worth handling properly. . .
How many different cuts exist on this film? Is there a breakdown of the differences anywhere?
I don' (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blade_runner#Versions)t know.
Bump.
"The restored "Director's Cut" will debut on homevid in September, and remain on sale for four months only, after which time it will be placed on moratorium. "Blade Runner: Final Cut" will arrive in 2007 for a limited 25th anniversary theatrical run, followed by a special edition DVD with the three previous versions offered as alternate viewing: Besides the original theatrical version and director's cut, the expanded international theatrical cut will be included. The set will also contain additional bonus materials. "
Why not just release the Special Edition?
I don' (http://www.stopquotingentirepostsjusttoaddoneline.com)t know.
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There's actually 5 or 6 official cuts of Blade Runner as far as I know. I used to work with an animation director (Jamie Callerie, brother of Wallflowers drummer Mario,) who's a Blade Runner nut and knows just about everything there is about the history of the film. He has a book detailing the various cuts, one or two of which were only ever screened once or twice in public. He drove to San Francisco (from LA) just to catch one of them. The cuts beyond the three know versions only have one or two shot differences. One of them had something to do with the dream about a unicorn which was the only addition to the first cut without the voice-over.
I picked up the Chronicles of Riddick three pack yesterday. I liked the theatrical films and had wanted to pick them up, so $15 turned out to be an attractive price for both and Peter Chung's animated film.
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I got "Date Movie" Unrated, and the new 2 Disc "Platoon". Can't wait to exercise my new HT with it. ;D
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The Platoon edit was the same as the last version, so I passed - same deal with the new Patton DVD. Last week I had a friend of mine pick up Boondock Saints, Kingdom of Heaven 4-disc, and Tora! Tora! Tora!. This week it was just Alf S3 but the next two weeks are pretty heavy for me.
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New "Platoon" has a HD remaster, 2 new documentaries, 12 deleted scenes, and a DTS track though, in addition to the specs from the 5 year old SE.
BTW, both "Transformers: The Movie" and "This Island Earth" are getting re-releases in a couple of months. Specs are iffy, but if you couldn't afford the originals, now's the time. I dumped mine already in anticipation.
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I wasn't clear, I meant to say that it was the same runtime. It's very rare that I upgrade if the edit is the same.
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Dead Thread Risin'.
This weeks additions:
Running Scared
Underworld: Evolution
Fast and the Furious: Franchise Collection
Dazed and Confused: Criterion Collection
..and of course my new home theatre components. So, needless to say, I'm broke.
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I set out to only pick up a couple of flicks but ended up buying a bunch of older titles as well. Check your Walmarts. My store was doing a reset of the DVD section. All new titles in the price drop $5.50, $7.50 and $10.00 sections.
Underworld Evolution
Dumbo
Black Hawk Down EC
To Live and Die in L.A.
Near Dark (2D only $5.50 in Walmart Bin :o)
The Machinist
A Time to Kill ($5.50 Walmart Bin)
Copycat ($5.50 Walmart Bin)
To Die For ($5.50 Walmart Bin)
Eddie Murphy Raw
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Dead Thread Risin'.
This weeks additions:
Running Scared
Underworld: Evolution
Fast and the Furious: Franchise Collection
Dazed and Confused: Criterion Collection
..and of course my new home theatre components. So, needless to say, I'm broke.
All these movies that I bought this week and we didn't overlap once!
Jesus is Magic
Black Hawk Down Extended
The Three Burials of Meliqiuades Estrada
The Heart is Decietful above all Things (still have to find a copy of this)
...and I picked up Seasons 3 and 4 of X-files since Best Buy was having a special that made them the same price as ordering from Deep Discount.
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The Chronicles of Riddick Franchise Collection
Spawn Directors Cut
The Sweetest Thing
The Toy
Kevin
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All these movies that I bought this week and we didn't overlap once!
Jesus is Magic
Black Hawk Down Extended
The Three Burials of Meliqiuades Estrada
The Heart is Decietful above all Things (still have to find a copy of this)
Well, I saw "Jesus Is Magic" about a week ago and didn't think it was at all funny, I already own the 3 disc BHD, while I liked "The Three Burials.." it doesn't have any rewatch value (IMO), and "The Heart Is Deceitful" was just bizarre.
Unfortunately, "Running Scared" is going to be the "Equilibrium" of the action genre, because nobody likes Paul Walker. It's easily one of the heaviest, most original, and visually stunning action movies of the past decade.
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Anything in particular on the Criterion D&C that's really interesting, Cory? I might pick this one up.
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I'm interested in picking up Running Scared, but I decided that with so many other movies to buy this week, I'd wait until it hit the 2 for $20.00 page.
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The Chronicles of Riddick Franchise Collection
Spawn Directors Cut
The Sweetest Thing
The Toy
Kevin
Kevin, back to the customizing section where you belong. The community there needs your expert opinions. ;)
:)
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Anything in particular on the Criterion D&C that's really interesting, Cory? I might pick this one up.
Excellent transfer, for one. DTS track really pops for the soundtrack, and the extras are fantastic, especially the documentary. I've been told that the Linklater commentary was very informative and fun, as well. People are going nuts over the packaging as well. It has holes in the cardboard, with pictures on the digipak sleeve, then when you remove the digipak sleeve, there's pictures printed on the back/inside of the case. It also includes a VERY cool booklet (I read it all) as well as the original movie poster (art only).
Great package over all, and probably the last of the classic Criterion releases with the regular "Criterion Collection" bar at the top. After "Dazed and Confused", "Equinox", "Yi-Yi", and "Koko" I believe they're going with the new look they debuted.
I did fold and buy "Running Scared". I saw the first 8 minutes online, uncut and it sold me. I ended up renting it before it was released and really enjoyed it. Just so artsy and different, like a lighter, more coherent Tony Scott movie. I came to learn the DTS track on it is insane, especially during the apartment raid with Chazz Palmenteri. Each gun sounded like it had its own channel.
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Just so artsy and different, like a lighter, more coherent Tony Scott movie.
Explain your veiw of "artsy", and please remember about spoilers. I haven't seen the movie yet.
Kevin
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Just so artsy and different, like a lighter, more coherent Tony Scott movie.
Explain your veiw of "artsy", and please remember about spoilers. I haven't seen the movie yet.
Kevin
Hmm. Without spoiling, I can say there is a lot of visual allegory, namely when Oleg (Cameron Bright) is on screen, because it's being told through his eyes. People don't always appear, visually, as they would to him normally. Another instance is just the cinematography itself. Things are slowly unveiled piece by piece in some scenes and its incredibly effective and haunting, while the situations get worse. The opening sequence alone has some unique effects as well, involving a "choose your own destiny" type scene where one situation begins to unfold, there's a quick rewind, which leads to another outcome, and goes from there. A little "Fight Club" meets "The Matrix" camerawork that still maintains its own identity.
Trust me, it has to be seen to be appreciated.
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i pulled the trigger on the last 4 seasons of the xfiles today. amazon has them all for $25 so i couldn't resist.
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Thanks for the heads up - my girlfriend and I are watching them all from the pilot right now, and we've only bought up through 4 so far. And we were paying $36.50 each from Deep Discount DVD. And I can return 3 and 4 still - so you may have just saved me around $80.00 depending on how many I order tonight. 8)
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Re: Criterion Dazed
People are going nuts over the packaging as well. It has holes in the cardboard, with pictures on the digipak sleeve, then when you remove the digipak sleeve, there's pictures printed on the back/inside of the case. It also includes a VERY cool booklet (I read it all) as well as the original movie poster (art only).
Checked out a friend's copy today--just the packaging, not the flick--and can already say that it's probably the nicest DVD packaging I've ever seen.
So glad I bought that Flashback edition.
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Linklater was quoted as having said that the "Flashback Edition" was in no way the release he ever intended. Guess that's why the Criterion edition came with a big ass red sticker that read DIRECTOR APPROVED: RICHARD LINKLATER. I want to see "Slacker" now, and of course, "A Scanner Darkly". He's got his mitts in all the genres, so it seems.
Speaking of DeepDiscount, the 20% off sale is on as we speak. Unfortunately, nothing for me. I just dropped about $1,000 on HT stuff in the past month, as well as $80 on new releases this week.
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Do you happen to know when the 20% sale ends?
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Ends on 6/17.
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Perfect. Thanks.
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Is there a code (or something similar) that needs to be used to get the 20% discount at the site?
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Try these:
USATODAY
NYTIMES
SUPERSALE
DVDPRICESEARCH
SUMMERSALE
YAHOO
ESPN
DVDTALK
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Thanks, Cory.
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I'm gonna pick up CSI Season 4 at the very least w/ the discount next week. Might pick up both seasons of Rescue Me as well.
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Picked up the Jurassic Park Franchise Collection today.
Kevin
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Picked up some more titles for 4.88 at Walmart:
The Client
Three Amigos
Long Kiss Goodnight
A Few Good Men
Just Cause
Vegas Vacation
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Gotta love WM for their cheap DVD's. I think the last ones I got for $4.88 a week or so ago were Pay it Forward, Last Man Standing, and Boiler Room.
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Gotta love WM for their cheap DVD's. I think the last ones I got for $4.88 a week or so ago were Pay it Forward, Last Man Standing, and Boiler Room.
What I find strange is that alot of these cheap DVD's later reappear at the 7.50 or 9.99 price in WM.
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Big day today... The first 5 from Best Buy, the next 5 from Deep Discount DVD and the last 3 are next week:
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I caved on the DeepDiscount sale, finally. Ditched pretty much my entire Adult Swim DVD catalog for some quick cash.
So, today's purchases.
DVD Talk Forums - $58 shipped got me..
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Best Buy trip today..
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Deep Discount - $40/shipped...
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I'm renting "Syriana" and "The Hills Have Eyes" tomorrow.
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Am I the only one that picked up Neil this week? That was the only release I was interested in, but am definitely looking forward to Syriana next week. Missed that one in the theatres and have been patiently waiting for the DVD.
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Picked up block party and all I can say is that it a huge disappoint for me. Pretty boring IMO.
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Nothing will top Chapelle's Show...that's too bad that you didn't like it - I've yet to see it.
Looks like a big day for DVD's though - I know there are a lot of titles I'd like to at least rent; Syriana, 16 Blocks and Kiss, Kiss...to name a few.
Rob - what's the skinny on that Equilibrium flick? Looks like a Matrix knock off! :D
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The Deep-discount sale is a great deal. I just picked up the entire series of ST: the Next Gen for $251 and got another $20 off for doing a test membership with the Fun Stuff program which I'll be canceling in a month.
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Picked up block party and all I can say is that it a huge disappoint for me. Pretty boring IMO.
I imagine a bunch of casual Chappelle fans are going to expect a bunch of Dave himself, when in fact it's more or less a concert DVD. From that aspect, it's fantastic. The live sets sounds great, especially Dead Prez and Mos Def. The Unrated version is the only one to feature the complete sets as well. I liked the whole "homecoming" aspect of the doc, too.
"Equilibrium"? I'm not surprised a lot of you are just now hearing about it. I ended up suggesting it to two people this past week in anticipation of Kurt Wimmer's "Ultraviolet", and they both loved it. I watched it myself about a week ago. It wasn't as fun as the first time, but still a great Sci Fi flick. Its biggest mistake was promoting itself as being better than "The Matrix", which is on the actual cover art (not the generic art pictured above), and there are no similarities, really. They made a great flick with an incredibly low budget, right down to using Cadillac STS's, painted solid white, inside and out, and they STILL looked futuristic. In a nutshell, it's about a society who's feelings are outlawed. Yeah, supression with the one lone hero to change it all has been done before, but coupled with the introduction of Gunkata, and Christian Bale in the lead, it's absolutely insane. What a fun movie.
I also liked "16 Blocks". I think I may get it before the weeks out, along with "Green Street Hooligans". Elijah Wood is on a role, and to think he could have stopped after LOTR. A great follow-up to "Everything Is Illuminated". "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" started off great, but I found myself not giving a **** about the needlessly oversexed (and distracting) plot, and boring characters. I liked the noir feel, but it went flat about 1/2 way into it, IMO.
As for Neil Young, he's like Johnny Cash to me. Interesting person, but the music is pretty monotonous. That, and I don't dig musicians that say they write for themselves, then cash in on the war with their album titles, not to mention he's Canadian to begin with.
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"Equilibrium"? I'm not surprised a lot of you are just now hearing about it. I
I saw it three years ago, I just didn't own it until now.
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The DeepDiscount sale is over tonight at Midnight, so I snuck a couple more in. Final tally;
DDANI203001D LONE WOLF & CUB-SWORD OF VENGEANCE 1 $14.12
DDRYK303029D WILD ZERO 1 $13.97
DDRHI971611D PANTERA-3 VULGAR VIDEOS FROM HELL 1 $13.30
DDRYK000103D ERASERHEAD 1 $12.93
DDBVD017447D HEAVENLY CREATURES 1 $5.08
DDIMA012020D CHOPPER (SE) 1 $14.63
DDMGD907994D THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER 1 $7.53
Not too bad. There were a couple I was considering, but even at $16, "Shakes the Clown" will have to wait even longer. It's expensive everywhere I look, and I don't know why.
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Good call on Wild Zero - is it an all region?
Does anyone know the deal on the version of the Omen that's being released this week? What's new about it? Normally if it's a big upgrade or has lots of deleted scenes or a new cut I'll upgrade, but I've got the boxed set so I'd probably keep my old stripped down version... got to make a decision.
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I think all the Synapse DVD's are Region 1. I've got a few, just never bothered looking. I had my order for the Guinea Pig set cancelled, claiming it was Disco'd. So, I got Lone Wold and Cub: Sword of Vengeance on backorder.
As far as "The Omen" goes, it's basically one deleted scene, a commentary, and something by Wes Craven. They didn't even update the audio, so I'd pass, personally.
Picked up 3 today for $36 total.
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Cool.
Did you Legacy Collection sets come with the Busts?
I bought them when they came out in the box.
I was disappointed though when they didn't do a similar set for the next three - even though I bought them for the same price as the first three. :-X
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They may have, but these were broken up. I got all 3 at a pawn shop, of course. That bust set, sealed, is actually worth a lot. They (Universal) blew them out towards the end of the run through DDD for @$50. Now, they're anywhere between $75-$125. The only other one I'd like is The Creature From the Black Lagoon, namely for the first movie and "The Creature Walks Among Us". It stars Rex Reason from "This Island Earth". Not many, if any other, of his movies are on DVD. If I found Invisible Man and Mummy cheap, I'd get them for the sake of completion.
There's also an Abbott and Costello Meet the Universal Monsters set about somewhere. The one where they meet Frankenstein & Dracula is hilarious.
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Coundn't resist picking up Syriana today. It was easily one of my favorate films from last year.
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According to TheGd.com (http://thegd.com/), Lord of the Rings is taking a cue from the Star Wars method of DVDs - re-releasing new sets on August 29th. Sounds like they will include both the regular and extended editions of the movies, and also include an "all new documentary". A few more details at the link.
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No worries for me... those deluxe editions from before were so expansive that the odds of them including anything that would make me re-buy are very slim.
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Same here, I thought those were pretty packed DVDs themselves - kind of surprised we're seeing another release.
Edit: I see now that Lord of the Rings.net (http://www.lordoftherings.net/index_400_hv_limiteddvd.html) has info/pics of these DVDs, so it must be official.
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Has anyone purchased or seen Nightwatch? I am looking for some feedback.
On a side note, I watched The Hills Have Eyes (uncut) last night and it was pretty disturbing. Not sure the differences between this cut and the Theatrical but this was easily one of the most gruesome, violent movies I can ever remember seeing.
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I found a good portion of "The Hills Have Eyes" to be in poor taste. Now, I've argued with a lot of my friends who are also Horror movie fanatics like myself, and they more or less justify everything in the movie by saying "it's not real" and that "it's the director doing their job". But I had two huge, huge issues that pretty much ruined the entire experience for me.
SPOILER BELOW...
[spoiler]The raping of the mother, lactating (in the movie) no less, and the graphic rape of the teenage girl.[/spoiler]
The evil of the characters was already well established long before, and those scenes were needlessly extended and included. I felt sick. Literally.
As for "Night Watch", I caught it a few days before it dropped this past Tuesday and loved it. Very original presentation, especially in the special effects and the actual showmanship. Stylized subtitles were the highlight.
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Picked up Smallville Season 1 through 3 at Wal*Mart today for $29.99 USD each. Passed on 4 only because I own it. I also picked up The Ultimate Collectors Edition of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Dimensions Collector's Series Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and the 2 pack of Hot Shots! and Hot Shots! Part Duex.
Kevin
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Light week this week for me - near as I can tell Why We Fight is all I'm buying.
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I found a good portion of "The Hills Have Eyes" to be in poor taste. Now, I've argued with a lot of my friends who are also Horror movie fanatics like myself, and they more or less justify everything in the movie by saying "it's not real" and that "it's the director doing their job". But I had two huge, huge issues that pretty much ruined the entire experience for me. [spoiler]The raping of the mother, lactating (in the movie) no less, and the graphic rape of the teenage girl.[/spoiler]
I liked the movie - but you're right about this. It wasn't a horror movie in the sense that it had scary monsters and murders, it was a horror movie in the sense that it was absolutely brutal in just about every way.
I tell my co-workers not to see it. It's definitely not for everyone - even the casual horror enthusiast.
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Wow, if you guys thought it was gut-wrenching, then it must be pretty bad.
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Yeah - and I haven't even watched the unrated one yet - which, if you believe Amazon.com, is 7 minutes shorter than the theatrical... so it should be interesting to see what they did.
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The Unrated version is 1 minute longer than the Theatrical, actually, and that extra minute focuses on the 2 parts of the movie I disliked the most. Go figure.
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So Amazon is wrong? They have it as theatrical 108 and unrated as 101 min.
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Some one please stop me.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
A History of Violence
Earnest Goes to Camp
War of the Worlds
The Crow
Please. Stop me.
Kevin
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Some one please stop me.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
A History of Violence
Earnest Goes to Camp
War of the Worlds
The Crow
Please. Stop me.
Kevin
If you don't stop, I'm gonna tell great grandpa on you! ;)
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The Unrated version is 1 minute longer than the Theatrical, actually, and that extra minute focuses on the 2 parts of the movie I disliked the most. Go figure.
The Unrated DVD edition of the film, adds almost 8 minutes of footage back that was trimmed to secure the necessary R rating. Virtually all of this footage is of a bloody, beaten and bludgeoned nature. Make no doubt about it; The Hills Have Eyes is violent. And not only is it violent, it is malicious and destructive in its temperament. (http://www.freezedriedmovies.com/dvd.php?id=487)
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Why are you trying to prove me wrong, Rob? Honestly? I compared the two discs the day we got them in at my Hollywood, which was approximately 6 days before the release date.
***Note*** This film is the unrated version as opposed to the R version that ran in theaters. The theatrical cut was 107 minutes, while this cut is 108 minutes. I obviously failed to catch major differences. (http://www.movieweb.com/dvd/release/27/102327/review1535.php)
That's because these handful of extended scenes (http://davisdvd.com/misc/altcuts/hillshaveeyes.html) is all that differs between the two. One minutes worth.
I'd be glad to take my digital camera to work with me this weekend and snap some shots of the back cover.
Amazon is wrong.
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I'm not trying to prove you wrong, I'm trying to clarify multiple reports.
I don't see what your ability to look at the discs 6 days early has to do with anything though.
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I shared the run time information the same day I learned about it. I don't remember if it was here, but certainly on DVDTalk and KMC, and cleared up the misconceptions there.
Now that I've done it here, let's give it a rest. 1 minute difference, end of discussion.
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I shared the run time information the same day I learned about it. I don't remember if it was here, but certainly on DVDTalk and KMC, and cleared up the misconceptions there.
Now that I've done it here, let's give it a rest. 1 minute difference, end of discussion.
Wow.
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Wow.
Was that 'wow' in response to Cory's pre-edit or post-edit remark?
I shared the run time information the same day I learned about it. I don't remember if it was here, but certainly on DVDTalk and KMC, and cleared up the misconceptions there.
Now that I've done it here, let's give it a rest. 1 minute difference, end of discussion.
God forbid someone should look to the forum to discuss a bunch of different numbers that are floating around sites like Freezedried when Cinemaddict himself proclaimed his knowledge of the situation 6 days before the release.
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Now that I've done it here, let's give it a rest. 1 minute difference, end of discussion.
I'm God, so deal with it.
Kevin
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You guys should know better than to question someone who calls himself "Cinemaddiction."
"Cinemaddiction" is his ******* name. His opinions--they're not even opinions! They're more like facts.
Get it through your skulls, nimrods.
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Was that 'wow' in response to Cory's pre-edit or post-edit remark?
Post-edit, I think. I'd love to have seen his pre-edit.
Either way, wow. Just...wow.
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FreezeDriedMovies.com is hardly an authority on movies. They're a fledgling subdivision of Bloody-Disgusting, which has been, and still is, notorious for leaking and providing false information on A LOT of stuff. I did share a couple of links to reputable sites that just prove what I've said, that there's one minutes difference. That's all there is to it, and I was half-way joking in the manner in which I said we should drop it.
What more confirmation do you need that Amazon is wrong? It's just silly to drive something so trivial to this point, which I never intended. You got your answer, no? What more is there to discuss? Just trying to be helpful.
The run times are factual. I never present my opinion as anything other than that. Snake eyes.
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Was that 'wow' in response to Cory's pre-edit or post-edit remark?
Post-edit, I think. I'd love to have seen his pre-edit.
Either way, wow. Just...wow.
What? Why argue over something that I made blatantly obvious? It's pointless. As far as this "editing" bull**** defense that has been used WAY too many times; can I not edit a message to get across what I mean to say, without making myself look like a jackass, lowering my debating standards?
If it's a crime, then I'm guilty. My god. I edit messages. Find it hard to believe that anyone even saw, much less remember, what I typed in the ONE MINUTE SPAN in which I posted, edited, then reposted.
But then again, what do I know.
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Cory H.
I don't get it.
Are you not as addicted to cinema now as you were just a few hours ago?
Are you going through some horrible, horrible cinema withdrawal of some sort?
Because if so, you've got my full support.
It's an awful existence, being addicted to cinema.
They have a help center for this sort of thing--I believe it's called the Harrison Ford Clinic.
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You guys should know better than to question someone who calls himself "Cinemaddiction."
My username hasn't been "Cinemaddiction" since the first week of January 2006. But, if it makes it look like you know what you're talking about me easier to identify, I can always change it back.
EDIT: Had to make an edit because I forgot to put a space between the strike code and the word "me". End of discussion.
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My username hasn't been "Cinemaddiction" for a few months now. But, if it makes it look like you know what you're talking about me easier to identify, I can always change it back.
Do what?
(http://images.dvdtalk.com/images/smilies/rotflmao.gif)
What a goofy thing to say.
Your screenname has been "Cinemaddiction" for months now. Meaning everyone has been seeing your posts as "Cinemaddiction" posts, up until you changed it just now, "coincidentally" after I gave you some grief about it.
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EDIT:
You know what, you're right.
I think I'm confusing the "Cory H." at JediDefender with the "Cinemaddiction" at DVDTalk. You'll understand--and I should understand, too--given our myriad of different screennames over the years.
Plus, I've had a couple of drinks, and I'm also waiting for this sleeping pill to kick in. Which means, at the moment, I'm getting quite an awkward tingly feeling all over my body. So, pay me no mind. I'll wake up in the morning and not remember any of this.
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My username hasn't been "Cinemaddiction" since the first week of January 2006. But, if it makes it look like you know what you're talking about me easier to identify, I can always change it back.
EDIT: Had to make an edit because I forgot to put a space between the strike code and the word "me". End of discussion.
Yowza.
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Yep, it's that bad.
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What? Why argue over something that I made blatantly obvious? It's pointless. As far as this "editing" bull**** defense that has been used WAY too many times; can I not edit a message to get across what I mean to say, without making myself look like a jackass, lowering my debating standards?
If it's a crime, then I'm guilty. My god. I edit messages. Find it hard to believe that anyone even saw, much less remember, what I typed in the ONE MINUTE SPAN in which I posted, edited, then reposted.
But then again, what do I know.
Who's arguing over it? You just have a little bit of a history of spouting off loudly, then editing down your comments later on.
So, I was wondering if he was saying 'wow' to something more than what I was reading.
What's the big f'n' deal? ???
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Alls I ever said is that over the 3 or 4 years I've been posting here, my editing of posts has been everyone else's "Cory's hand in the cookie jar" defense. I did it because I'm trying not to make such a big deal over something so trivial and assinine, even though it usually ends up like this. I've served as the butt of many a joke, and while I'll never know why, much like I'll never be fully understood, I cling onto this fleeting hope that we'll all just grow up and discuss things normally.
It's a DVD discussion thread, not much of one, but a discussion thread nonetheless.
Not a literary critique.
Have fun with it.
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Well alls I did was post what Amazon said, then after some discussion with a co-worker, I posted the site that he sent me to, both of which were different from what you'd said - so I wanted to see if anyone in the group had anything else to add.
Sheesh.
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It's a DVD discussion thread, not much of one, but a discussion thread nonetheless.
So why do you keep "ending the discussion?"
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Because he's an *******.
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I've served as the butt of many a joke, and while I'll never know why, much like I'll never be fully understood, I cling onto this fleeting hope that we'll all just grow up and discuss things normally.
(http://www.coracing.com/forum1/html/emoticons/violin.gif)
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[If it's a crime, then I'm guilty. My god. I edit messages. Find it hard to believe that anyone even saw, much less remember, what I typed in the ONE MINUTE SPAN in which I posted, edited, then reposted.
See, I heard that it was more like an eight minute span that you were editing. I have the screencaps to prove it if you want.
End of discussion.
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Lois and Clark Seasons 1 & 2. Season 3 was sold out. :(
Kevin
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Looks like Target has all the seasons of Seinfeld on sale for 19.99 this week - a very good chance to buy them if you've been thinking about it but haven't yet.
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How many seasons of Seinfeld were there?
Kevin
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9 seasons.
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But only six are on DVD--and the first two seasons are in one set.
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Yeah, 100 plus tax gets you all caught up as far as what's out so far.
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I got all 6 sets for $50 combined. A mix of pawn shop finds, and Best Buy's BOGOF offer from a couple of months back. I've sold them since, though. I cleared out a big chunk of my DVD's actually, mostly to make $ for my new HDTV. July is one of the absolute worst months for DVD releases, anyway.
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July is one of the absolute worst months for DVD releases, anyway.
Really?
I have these 2 pegged for my collection. :P
July 18th.
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005JN8Q.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V53850857_.jpg)
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It's fairly weak, generally speaking. 3 movies for me total, all on the 25th, the last week of the month. Rental wise, it's even worse, unless you're looking forward to "ATL".
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I'm with Cory on this one - after a very busy June - like 5 or 6 movies a week, July is more like 1 movie a week. This week I'm only picking up the Libertine, but will also bite on Simpsons S1 for 14.99 and maybe a few of the 4.99 movies that are in the BB and CC ads.
Brisco County Jr. is going to cost more than I plan on spending.
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Those are the two sets I'm looking forward to as well, Dale. They'll be my first DVD purchases in some time. I just don't have a desire to be putting money towards a format that is 9+ years old at this point.
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i am really looking forward to brisco county jr. i had it on my list for amazon to lemme know when a release date was confirmed, so i have had it preordered for a while. it will be nice to see all the episodes in consecutive order.
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The Unrated version is 1 minute longer than the Theatrical, actually, and that extra minute focuses on the 2 parts of the movie I disliked the most. Go figure.
The Unrated DVD edition of the film, adds almost 8 minutes of footage back that was trimmed to secure the necessary R rating. Virtually all of this footage is of a bloody, beaten and bludgeoned nature. Make no doubt about it; The Hills Have Eyes is violent. And not only is it violent, it is malicious and destructive in its temperament. (http://www.freezedriedmovies.com/dvd.php?id=487)
I think because of this conversation, I got a bug up my butt to get caught up on some of the horror flicks I've missed this year. Over the past two weeks or so I rented The Hills Have Eyes, Hostel, and Wolf Creek.
Aside from being totally maxed out now on violence and torture...good grief what was I thinking?? ....the question in my mind is this:
What the **** was up with all the fingers being cut off????
Hills Have Eyes - close up of dude losing fingers to an axe blade
Hostel - close up of dude losing fingers to a chainsaw
Wolf Creek - close up slowmo of chick losing fingers to a knife.
WTF??? Was there a sale on prosthetic fingers at Big Al's Hollywood Horror Supply?
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(http://image.allmusic.com/13/adg/cov200/drt700/t711/t71160y7jr0.jpg)
I watched this last night :o Awesome. A must have for any music fan.
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If anyone has a BJ's wholesale club near them and is a Clint Eastwood fan then check out the display they have. They had about 20+ Eastwood Collection DVD's for only $4.99 each. Picked up:
Tightrope
Gauntlet
White Hunter Black Heart
True Crime
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Anyone know what the deal with dvdrelease.com is? They haven't had any content on their site for weeks now (months?).
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If anyone has a BJ's wholesale club near them and is a Clint Eastwood fan then check out the display they have.
If there's a discount BJ club near me, I'm so signing up!!!
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I was totally shocked with the prices. I hit Circuit City afterwards and they had all the same titles anywhere from 9.99 to 14.99
I believe the only Eastwood Collection film they did not have was Dirty Harry :(
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If anyone has a BJ's wholesale club near them and is a Clint Eastwood fan then check out the display they have. They had about 20+ Eastwood Collection DVD's for only $4.99 each. Picked up:
Tightrope
Gauntlet
White Hunter Black Heart
True Crime
They're also in the Wal Mart dump bins for $4.88, as well as at DeepDiscountDVD.com for the same price. They're probably about to release a new, better boxed set. I know for a fact a couple of them are going to HD-DVD.
I've been laying off purchasing DVD's for a while now, personally. I'll nab FD3 and the Halloween discs o nthe 25th, but otherwise, I think I've sold close to 150 or so from my collection in the past 3 weeks or so.
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Picked this up yesterday.
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(http://image.allmusic.com/13/adg/cov200/drt700/t711/t71160y7jr0.jpg)
I watched this last night :o Awesome. A must have for any music fan.
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I'm itching to get it, but my center channel is in with a blown tweeter so I can't do it justice right now :-\ I'm really hoping it's fixed by Saturday night so I could pick this up and crank it before my wife and daughter get home.
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what is the scoop on that. did floyd kill syd for some extra publicity. that can't be a coincidence.
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what is the scoop on that. did floyd kill syd for some extra publicity. that can't be a coincidence.
Actually Syd passed away the previous Friday. They released info on his death on Tuesday. So not much of a coincidence. It is unbelievable that news of his death did not leak.
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In a bit of a twist, I bought this tonight instead of Pulse:
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0006ZE7G2.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
I'll pick up Pulse in a week or two. The center channel speaker was sent back to the manufacturer (Boston Acoustics), so it will be a while before I have it.
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Funny. Watched it tonight and as best I can recall, it's only the third time I've ever seen the movie. Saw it the first time in the theater on initial release, then rented it about 8 years ago on VHS. Now again on the DVD.
Fascinating movie, to say the least.
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Picked up V for Vendetta on Wednesday. I've been waiting for this one for a while.
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All I've bought in the last 3 weeks is Dave Chappelle's lost episodes and Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 3.
It's been nice to have a break.
Next week is Brick, Hellraiser 3, and maybe Tromeo and Juliette depending on what the set looks like.
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and Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 3.
Is that the season with the chef who has Tourrett's? Best. Episode. Ever.
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I don't know why the **** I typed a 3 - I meant 5.
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I'll pick up Pulse in a week or two. The center channel speaker was sent back to the manufacturer (Boston Acoustics), so it will be a while before I have it.
Huh, anyone mind if I plug a company? My center channel was blown as mentioned back in July. I took it back to the retailer I bought it from, back in 2000. They sent it back to the manufacturer. They sent me a new one because the problem that developed was one they'd never come across. I'm still not sure what it means, but neither the retailer nor the manufacturer, Boston Acoustics, charged me a penny to replace a six year old speaker :o
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That, indeed, is a ringing endorsement.
I think I'll get "Hellraiser 3", but the AVS forums coordinated purchase day is just 4 days away, and I was going to order up about 4 HD-DVDs. Thankfully, Amazon has a deal where when you buy 3 or more, you get 10% at the time, and for APPROXIMATELY one year from that day on all HD-DVD purchases. I'm pretty much tapped after buying my new HDTV, though.
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I know this is an ooold subject here - but did anyone ever send in for the different box for the Simpsons Season 6 set (the one that came with the Homer head)? With the next release tomorrow, it reminded me of how that set looks out of place on our shelves, and I wouldn't mind sending in for the "matching" box. Just curious if anyone else did this, and how it worked out.
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I did a few weeks back when BestBuy had all the sets for $19.99. Still haven't received my new case yet though.
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****, Best Buy had a sale on all the seasons?
I still need a couple... :-\
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All I've bought in the last 3 weeks is Dave Chappelle's lost episodes
Oh, you poor fella - now I know why Chapelle left the show. Those "lost" episodes should have remained that way.
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****, Best Buy had a sale on all the seasons?
I still need a couple...
According to the Target weekly ad (available on their website - page 26 of the ad I believe), Target will have all season sets of the Simpsons (aside from the new one released tomorrow) on sale for $19.99 this week.
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I've thought about sending in for that second Season 6 box, but I'd guess that the offer is expired by now? Season 6 has been out for about a year now, but who knows.
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****, Best Buy had a sale on all the seasons?
I still need a couple...
According to the Target weekly ad (available on their website - page 26 of the ad I believe), Target will have all season sets of the Simpsons (aside from the new one released tomorrow) on sale for $19.99 this week.
That's a good deal. I still need season 7, which is where I'm going to stop.
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Be careful - I don't think season 7 is covered. When I checked the ad online it said seasons 1-6 only.
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Be careful - I don't think season 7 is covered. When I checked the ad online it said seasons 1-6 only.
You're right ruiner. Sorry, I must not have looked close enough at that ad. I stopped by Target yesterday to pick up Season 8 ($29.99), and saw that Season 1-6 were $19.99 and Season 7 I believe was regular price. Its amazing how quickly Target flies through these TV box sets when they have their $19.99 sales. I've seen the Seinfeld, Simpsons, etc. sell out pretty quickly when those prices drop, but it is a pretty good deal.
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Found that out when I got to the store. :P I did pick up the new Apocalypse Now release though. :D
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has anyone here ever heard of raredvds.tv before? they must be bootlegs, but they have wkrp on dvd, which i had heard would probably never be available due to the music.
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Been a while for new DVD's, but this one is a must tomorrow! :D
(http://ec3.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000EXDS7K.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V66492951_.jpg)
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Been a while for new DVD's, but this one is a must tomorrow! :D
(http://ec3.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000EXDS7K.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V66492951_.jpg)
Same here. I'll be picking that up along with the 8th season of South Park.
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What a kick in the balls last night was for AD. Three nominations, no wins. I can't say that I'm really surprised though - why give an Emmy to a show that is cancelled?
That might give someone the idea that a certain television studio royally screwed up.
:'(
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Forgive me if this has already been covered elsewhere, but can someone point out the specifics on the new LOTR DVD releases that I just saw today? I guess my main question is: If they can't fit the Extended Edition onto just one disc (previously), how in the hell can they fit the whole thing, plus the Theatrical cut, onto a single disc now? Has technology advanced to the point where the discs have a lot more space on them now, or is the sound/video quality that much lower on this version that the Extended Edition doesn't take up nearly as much space now?
I'm just wondering how my 3 sets of Ext. Ed's aready (apparently) got superceded so quickly, I guess... (since I'd much rather not have to change the discs during the film, for starters)
Anyone know?
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If they can't fit the Extended Edition onto just one disc (previously), how in the hell can they fit the whole thing, plus the Theatrical cut, onto a single disc now? Has technology advanced to the point where the discs have a lot more space on them now
Umm, kinda. The movie discs in these new sets technically hold more information than the individual discs in the EE sets, but they're double-sided flippers, meaning (yes) you have to get up and flip the disc in the middle of the movie. But these bigger discs (referred to as DVD-18s) aren't anything new--they've been around for six or seven years now. They're just not all that popular. And just 'cause they're bigger, doesn't mean you can cram hours and hours worth of stuff on 'em and expect 'em to look as good as they would if they were spread out onto several discs.
or is the sound/video quality that much lower on this version that the Extended Edition doesn't take up nearly as much space now?
Sound, yes. The new ones drop the DTS tracks. Oh, and they drop all the commentaries from the EEs, too. Picture? There seems to be some debate about that. Here's (http://img131.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fotrontransferol4.jpg) a comparison someone did. To me, the old version looks better.
I'm just wondering how my 3 sets of Ext. Ed's aready (apparently) got superceded so quickly, I guess...
Last-chance cash-grab before the HD versions come out in a year or two?
(And I wouldn't say the EEs have been superceded with these, not by a long shot. . .)
(since I'd much rather not have to change the discs during the film, for starters)
Well, you wouldn't necessarily have to "change" discs during the film, but you will have to get up and flip the disc during the film. How'd that be?
Anyone know?
This guy does:
HTF MINI-REVIEW: The Lord of The Rings Trilogy: Limited Edition (http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/showthread.php?t=239692)
And so do the IGN people:
Fellowship (4/10) (http://dvd.ign.com/articles/726/726891p1.html)
Two Towers (4/10) (http://dvd.ign.com/articles/727/727063p1.html)
Return of the King (4/10) (http://dvd.ign.com/articles/727/727168p1.html)
In short, the only reason to buy these new discs (besides that gorgeous packaging--and it is gorgeous) is for the new documentaries, which don't even sound all that great to begin wth.
I'd say hold off on these discs, unless you're just a Tolkien nut. Rent them if you want to see the docs, and save your cash for the HD releases in a couple years.
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Been a while for new DVD's, but this one is a must tomorrow! :D
(http://ec3.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000EXDS7K.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V66492951_.jpg)
This was all I bought as well - I probably haven't bought but 3 DVD's in the last month - but that's about to change in September and October.
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Perfect. I'll hold off on 'em then, 'cause flippin' a disc is no better than switching the disc to me, not to mention that these sound like they're of lower quality as well. Thanks Matt. :-*
- Mr. Too Lazy To Do His Own Research
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Not as exciting as LOTR obviously, but...
Picked this up last week at WM for $9.44
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One of my favorite horror franchises (1-4 that is) Gotta love them Cenobites!
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I dig 1 through 3. Once a horror franchise that originated on Earth makes it's way to space, it's ******' curtains, man. i.e. Leprechaun, Jason X, Hellraiser.
Anywho, picked up that Ace Ventura set today. Seems as if a lot of people balked at it due to the omission of the dolphin training sequence where Ace toys around with a Russian accent, claiming they'll just watch their VHS copies. So, yeah. Piss and moan about not having a WS transfer of AV for 5 years, finally get it with 5.1 DD no less, then decide to watch it on VHS because it has that 15 second clip that obviously makes the movie. People's reasoning is flawed as all hell, if you ask me.
Also nabbed Robin Hood-Men In Tights, along with the 2 disc Gojira/Godzilla. The Japanese version is finally available on DVD, and it's an HD master from the original Toho print. Found Dr. Giggles for $3 today, along with the big Creative Designs Blade Runner set for $15, but with the Star Wars re-releases next week, guess those last two will be going bye bye pretty soon.
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I'm with you Cory, the Hellraiser series died after #3. I wish someone would revive it with a real movie - the last 3 or 4 have been a joke.
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I picked up the Ace Ventura set and the second season of Lost today.
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Wal-Mart had a great deal on the "Ultimate Editions" of the three Rambo movies - $5.83CDN each. At that price, it'll be even more of a pleasure to watch Rambo kick some butt again. ;)
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Haven't been buying a lot of movies lately (although I did pick up Gojira last week for $10), but there are quite a few TV sets that I have picked up recently or will be buying in the coming weeks. Last week was Lost season 2, this week is The Office (I plan on getting that exclusive set from Best Buy where you get both seasons and a bunch of Dunder Miflin office supplies for $43) and next week is My Name is Earl.
I have no idea when I'm going to watch everything, but at least I'll have them.
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It seems like we've ended up buying more TV sets lately than movies as well. I'm planning on picking up The Office - Season 2 tomorrow as well, and picked up Simpsons Season 8 a couple weeks back when it was released. Part of me would like to pick up the OT DVDs tomorrow as well, but those are going to have to wait or just forgotten about altogether. Money is tight, and the wife isn't keen on buying "movies we already have". :)
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Okay, so I just bought the SW DVD's from Best Buy with the Collectible Box...
It cost $59.99 for this one.
I have bootlegs of the theatrical laser discs. I have bootlegs of the SE laser discs. I have the 2004 DVD box set.
Someone please give me some reasons as to why I should keep these? Because where I'm sitting it seems like a waste of $64.00
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You just paid $64 for a neat box.
;)
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That's what I'm thinking too.
I do like the idea that I could ditch all my bootlegs though...
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Don't feel bad Rob, I got the tin too. $64. US = $71.74 CDN... WTF! I paid $90.09 CDN or $80.38 US for mine at Best Buy! >:(
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The movies are $15 individually at CC, and they have LE lithographs. I'm not able to afford them right now. Best Buy is getting $20 for a tin, just because they know they can.
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The tin doesn't even fit in my shelf. I'm thinking about swapping it for the individual sets at $14.99 each and getting the $16 back.
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Rebelscum DVD rumor:
Target Star Wars Boxed Set Coming Next Week?
We've gotten words from our spies of a new item coming from Target later this month. Collecting the newly-released DVDs into a single set, this is said to be for sale at $32.99 regularly priced at $39.99. Look for a scan of the ad soon, but chalk this up as a rumor for now.
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Well that would certainly solve my problem.
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Rebelscum DVD rumor:
Target Star Wars Boxed Set Coming Next Week?
We've gotten words from our spies of a new item coming from Target later this month. Collecting the newly-released DVDs into a single set, this is said to be for sale at $32.99 regularly priced at $39.99. Look for a scan of the ad soon, but chalk this up as a rumor for now.
That just seems WAAAAAAAAY too cheap, not to mention the inconsistant street date. That said, I just got $40 in RZ coupons for buying my HDTV, so I guess I may get that tin afterall.
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According to one of my Target sources, that box set that will be on sale at Target is most likely not the new discs that came out on Tuesday (with the bonus OT films).
It's just last year's DVD box set, you know - this one, the one without the bonus disc:
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000BKJ78U.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SS260_.jpg)
I know that my local Target still has them for $39.99, and that price matches the RS report... I'm working to confirm it, but take that RS report with a grain of salt for now.
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Well that's not going to solve my problem.
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Shoot, I was hoping it was the new releases as well. At $32ish, I could justify buying it (and the wife would give the o.k. as well :P). I was kind of hoping that report would be true, but what Jeff is saying makes sense too.
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I've thought about sending in for that second Season 6 box, but I'd guess that the offer is expired by now? Season 6 has been out for about a year now, but who knows.
20th Century just cashed my check yesterday for Season 6 and I sent it out almost two months ago. YAY! I finally get to toss Homer's head out.
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Grabbed that SW tin at Best Buy this morning. Luckily, it was the last one they had. If they were actually LE's, with serial numbers, it would have been sheer madness. I probably shouldn't have waited so long as it is.
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Tomorrow.
X-Men 3: The Last Stand (Stan Lee Collector's Edition)
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X-Men 3: The Last Stand (Widescreen Edition)
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X-Men Trilogy Pack (X-Men/X-Men 2/X-Men 3: The Last Stand, Stan Lee Collector's Edition)
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000HEWHDC.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V59945613_.jpg)
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I finally discovered Amazon for DVD purchases. Picked up Battlestar 2.5 last week and ordered X-Men 3 and the Little Mermaid yesterday.
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Screw Amazon - deep discount dvd has just about everything, usually a little cheaper than anywhere else (not always the case on new stuff) and they ship any order regardless of size for free.
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Anthony- DVDplanet is better and based here in SoCal.
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$4.88 WM finds today - good stuff for Halloween
Shocker
Prince of Darkness
The Serpent and the Rainbow
They Live
I really enjoyed these movies in the 80's and haven't seen them since.
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Picked up these in the 2/$11 bin at Wally:
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Even to my layman's eye, the transfer and image quality on the latter is positively wretched. :'( An extremely barebones DVD--good movie though.
This was on sale at Best Buy:
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Three other recent acqusitions:
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(It was on sale at Target for like $19 bucks. :o)
From Barnes & Noble.com:
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I wasn't able to find Serpent and the Rainbow for 4.88 - but Walmart has a new section in their DVD aisle with a bunch of Tartan films for 8.88 - I picked up Doppelganger and R-Point and will probably grab a few more later this week.
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I have a few close friends and a sibling working at Border's (Books, Music, Movies, Cafe) and they have told me that Borders has had a "price match" deal. Basically, they'll match the cheaper web prices. I haven't tried it yet because of the existing discount I've been using, but it may be true. again, I don't want to assure you they'll make the deal, having never done it myself, but I have been told to do so. Might as well try. :)
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I've uh..pretty much sold all my DVD's. I think I have 45 left now? Just don't feel the need to own a "library" anymore. I like the money a little more. Besides, with the new G2 HD-DVD players, and me being so spoiled on HD programming, I think I'll go that route.
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I finally found The Serpent and the Rainbow tonight - also grabbed The Funhouse, Bringing Out the Dead and Darkman for 4.88 each.
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Curious...
Any JDer's pick up an HD DVD drive yet?
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I'm going to wait a year or so to see what the prices look like on the players and the new HD DVDs/BlueRay. I'm not about to dump the hundreds I already have just to start all over again. What a mess it was trying to replace all my VHS tapes a few years back.
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I hear that they are going to release the 1st half of Sopranos S6 on dvd and it's going to be $99!
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So is anyone interested in the new "Ultimate Edition" box sets coming out for the Bond films? I never picked up the 'Special Edition' boxed sets because they looked cheap and were out of order. So I'm thinking now would be a good time to upgrade.
MGM/FOX doesn't make it easy, though.
For Region 1, there are four volumes being sold with each volume having 5 randomly arranged movies (which I ******* HATE!), the movies are in the cheapo slim cases that you find with TV Season DVDs, retailing at about $60 per box. From what I've heard, every other Region is having the opportunity to buy the titles individually, in standard cases - and they can even buy a briefcase with ALL of the films...
Here in the US it appears that we've only got these jumbled box sets.
Anyone else find this really, really annoying?
I dunno if I'll bite or not.
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Yeah Brad, it sucks basically. Box sets should be nice. I'm fine with Family Guy being in slim cases, it's just a tv show with multiple episodes per disc. But the Bond films are fairly major film each in their own right, so they deserve a bit more than that.
My wife is a major fan of the Bond films, but we still haven't replaced all the tapes yet, about the only thing we have left on VHS. (well, maybe some 1980s porn :P) I was waiting for the Ultimate editions to show, but now maybe I'll look and see what's on ebay or find some older clearanced sets :-\
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the movies are in the cheapo slim cases that you find with TV Season DVDs
Yeah Brad, it sucks basically. Box sets should be nice. I'm fine with Family Guy being in slim cases, it's just a tv show with multiple episodes per disc. But the Bond films are fairly major film each in their own right, so they deserve a bit more than that.
Oy. I lurves the slim cases. TV shows, movies, whatever. Standard keepcases take up way too much real estate. I've even given considerable thought to converting much of my collection over to slim cases. Oh well--matter of taste, I suppose.
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Not much of a Bond fan here, but I don't envy the people who are, due to the way those films have been handled on DVD. Going in and out of production, tied into the theatrical releases, all kinds of various exclusive bonus discs, mish-mash box sets. . . ugh. I know the reason the box sets are the way they are, and aren't spread out chronologically/by actor--'cause the studios aren't idiots, and they know that if they arranged them logically, people would just go out and buy the set with their particular favorite Bond (Connery, Brosnan, whoever) and skip the ones with the other guys. So they mix-and-match, and make people buy 'em all. Sucks, but it makes good business sense.
I'd say importing one of the sets from another region is the way to go for Bond fans, as long as they've got a region-free player. . .
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The problem with the slim cases is that, at least from what I've seen... you cannot make out the titles on the bind due to the way the boxes are made (the box is a sleeve like old VHS boxes, not like the open-faced boxes for DVD's)... that, and each movie has a little booklet - but the books can't fit in those tiny cases, so you end up with a bunch of loose books that get bent to hell.
It just ends up looking cheap, to me.
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It's much the same for me - I like the display that's created with the larger cases than the slim versions - you can see the titles readily. I expect we'll move towards the slimmer cases as time goes by though, if only for practicality.
I know the reason the box sets are the way they are, and aren't spread out chronologically/by actor--'cause the studios aren't idiots, and they know that if they arranged them logically, people would just go out and buy the set with their particular favorite Bond (Connery, Brosnan, whoever) and skip the ones with the other guys.
Nail on the head. My wife would have bought the Connery films alone.
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I do agree with you guys that the spines can be difficult to read on the slimcases--I guess I just like the room they save more than I dislike what the spines look like. And there are still ways to include the inserts (those discs that still come with 'em) in the slim cases which are fairly satisfactory. The problematic inserts are those multi-page booklet types, but those things are few and far between.
I expect we'll move towards the slimmer cases as time goes by though, if only for practicality.
Have you seen the HD-DVD and Blu-Ray cases yet? They're both slimmer and shorter than the standard keepcases, but a little fatter than the slim cases, for kind of a happy medium. I like 'em.
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I like being able to read the titles myself too, but I can definitely see the benefit space wise. We're getting to the point now debating which DVDs get packed away or put in drawers, and not displayed on the shelves. For example, we have two versions of the LOTR trilogy out now - and although I like the extended versions better (and they look spiffy with their book-like packaging), but regular theatrical versions are easier/smaller to display...so we'll see. I think we'll see more and more DVDs getting packaged smaller though, as was mentioned above. You see some TV box sets starting to go that way now as well.
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Nail on the head. My wife would have bought the Connery films alone.
Wow -- Mrs. Bug really digs cantakerous old men, doesn't she? ;)
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Nail on the head. My wife would have bought the Connery films alone.
Wow -- Mrs. Bug really digs cantakerous old men, doesn't she? ;)
Post of the month, no doubt. :P
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I'd say importing one of the sets from another region is the way to go for Bond fans, as long as they've got a region-free player. . .
Suggestion of the week. That's what I did when the sets first came out. Every single Bond film (SE) for something like $100.
All I had to do was buy some cases - the discs and artwork were included in the sale.
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Nail on the head. My wife would have bought the Connery films alone.
Wow -- Mrs. Bug really digs cantakerous old men, doesn't she? ;)
I reckon, but I guess she'll have to appreciate the differences. I don't hit my wife; I'm not losing my hair; I don't have a Scottish brogue. But I do drink Scotch, so besides that she'll have to put up with me being bitchy. :P
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I reckon, but I guess she'll have to appreciate the differences. I don't hit my wife; I'm not losing my hair; I don't have a Scottish brogue. But I do drink Scotch, so besides that she'll have to put up with me being bitchy. :P
Touche'. Or is it toupe? :P
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the bond films are just as bad as star wars for trying to make you buy them over and over. i've already got all the connery and brosnan films and i have the moore films that i like on dvd. and... i have them all on vhs (several still not opened). i am pretty much dead set on not spending any more money on the bond franchise unless they actually find some significant extra footage or something to add to the films. extra commentaries and documentaries won't be enough to get me to re-rebuy the films again.
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I bit the bullet on the Bond sets. Ive never updated my 20 year old videotapes. Still disappoints me that they never release these box sets in their theatrical order. What kind of deal is everyone finding on these? They were $55 each at CC but when you purchased both you received an additional $15 off. So $95 for 10 movies is not too bad. Probably the biggest rip off is the Soprano's box sets. Even on sale at $60 is pricey for 4 discs IMO.
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That's a good deal. The cheapest online deal is $58 shipped per set.
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I bit the bullet today too... I figured at 99$ for the pair it was a good deal. It's going to be a real nice set once volumes 3 and 4 come out, and I figured if I didn't spread it out there was no way I'd buy all four at once in December.
I also picked up Cars this week.
Next week is a busy week for me, but I'm probably pasing on Old Boy because my impression is that it's the same cut as the one I have:
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Just saw the Bond DVD boxes up here today. $69.88 plus 13% tax :o Damn.
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Anthony- DVDplanet is better and based here in SoCal.
Do they ship for free and do they have new stuff cheep as well?
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Now that I bought the new SW DVD's a few weeks ago, can anyone give me a reason why I shouldn't trade in the boxed set that I got in 2004 (or was it 2005?)...
My impression is that the new 2-Disc sets are the same basic thing, plus the original version on the other disc.
Am I mistaken?
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Now that I bought the new SW DVD's a few weeks ago, can anyone give me a reason why I shouldn't trade in the boxed set that I got in 2004 (or was it 2005?)...
My impression is that the new 2-Disc sets are the same basic thing, plus the original version on the other disc.
Am I mistaken?
What about the bonus disc? That's got some good stuff on it, and is exclusive to the 2004 set as far as I know.
Besides that, the 2006 SE discs are identical to the 2004 SE discs (again, as far as I know).
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Yeah - the Bonus disc was the only thing I came up with as a reason.... I could get probably close to twenty bucks in trade, or I can hang onto that bonus disc.
I have way too many DVD's as it is, I'm leaning towards not keeping duplicates of stuff.
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Deep Discount DVD is having their 20% off sale right now - the coupon code is SUPERSALE
By the way, the pair of James Bond sets comes out to $87 shipped if you use the code.
Which is $20.00 less than I paid yesterday. I think I might put an order in and return these ones.
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Yeah - the Bonus disc was the only thing I came up with as a reason.... I could get probably close to twenty bucks in trade, or I can hang onto that bonus disc.
I have way too many DVD's as it is, I'm leaning towards not keeping duplicates of stuff.
I won't don't have the 2006 discs, but if I did, I'd ditch the 2004 set in a heartbeat, keeping only the the bonus disc. Duplicate discs and horrible packaging, all the way around, in that 2004 set.
Then I'd go update everybody on my progress on Resident Evil 4.
That's what I'd do.
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I see.
Thanks for the advice.
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Hello. I have a few quick questions. Does anyone know when Snakes on a Plane is due out on DVD? Also, is the new King Kong DVD any good? I'm considering picking it up, but I'm not sure. Thanks in advance.
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I don't know about SOAP, but the new King Kong is 15 minutes longer, with 38 extra minutes of deleted scenes. I haven't watched it yet, but that's enough to have made me wait for this release.
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Anthony- DVDplanet is better and based here in SoCal.
Do they ship for free and do they have new stuff cheep as well?
No frees hipping but on certain new titles they do have them for cheap.
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Hello. I have a few quick questions. Does anyone know when Snakes on a Plane is due out on DVD? Also, is the new King Kong DVD any good? I'm considering picking it up, but I'm not sure. Thanks in advance.
Wikipedia says it's coming out on January 2.
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I picked up the Simpsons Season 8 (Maggie head - only version they had) at Circuit City Sunday for $19.99. I know that both season 7 & 8 were released in both head and box version. Can anyone tell me if there's an offer to send in for the box like season 6 had? I'd rather not open this so that I could return it and price match it at WM for the boxed version.
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I went a little nutty on the sales today....
Cool Hand Luke, Memoirs of a Geisha, Schindler's List, The Thin Red Line, After the Sunset - $4 each.
The Office season 1 - 8.99
Family Guy volumes 1 and 3 - $16 each.
Simpsons Seasons 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 - $16 each
Gun (Xbox 360) - $16.99
Ouch.
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Have to say, I'm really looking forward to this upcoming Tuesday and the release of Superman2: the Richard Donner cut.
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I picked up the James Bond Volumes 1 and 2 a few days ago... I'd only ever seen some of these films as fullscreen VHS', edited for TV, so these DVD's are really brilliant in comparison. I'm looking forward to picking up the other two volumes, plus Casino Royale.
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Picked up the Donner Superman. I just watched it and IMO this cut is far better than the theatrical version. Feels like a totally new movie. Much more story oriented. Interested if anyone else disliked.
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Cool - I have the (lame) box set from a few years back so I most likely will not purchase the new set (which looks very cool BTW).
With that said, I might rent the new Donner cut just because Superman II was just as good as the first one.
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I agree Jim.
I sat and watched the entire disk in one sitting, the movie, the deleted scenes, the documentary and the movie again with commentary. It's not without flaws due to the use of the screen test scene and the more obvious Lester material (and you can tell that Stuard baird did not edit the film), but the story is far superiour to that if the Lester version. It's a crime against the art of film making what the Salkinds did to Donner. He woud have made a three and four would he have stayed on.
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It's a crime against the art of film making what the Salkinds did to Donner. He woud have made a three and four would he have stayed on.
I'd give anything to forget the 'movies' known as Superman III and IV.
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I'd give anything to forget the 'movies' known as Superman III and IV.
Fortuneately that was taken into account for Superman Returns.
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Picked up the Pirates of the Caribbean 2 Special Edition 2 disc set, and got a sweet T-Shirt with my purchase at Wal*Mart.
Kevun
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We picked up Pirates 2 yesterday as well. I had the 2 disc edition in our cart, but we ended up putting it back and getting the "regular" version. Target was charging $25 for the 2 disc, and $15 for the regular, and I just couldn't justify $10 for special features. I'd pay it for a Star Wars or Spider-Man/etc. title, and almost did here, but with doing some Christmas shopping for others as well, we figured the $10 could be better spent. I usually enjoy that extra stuff, but the wife could probably care less, so we went with the cheaper versions. I think this is the biggest price difference I can remember, at least from DVDs we've been interested in, between the "deluxe" and "regular" versions.
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Is Miami Vice worthy of a blind purchase or simply a rental?
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Is Miami Vice worthy of a blind purchase or simply a rental?
Without knowing your tastes, I'd say rent it. I liked it, but not enough to make it part of my collection.
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Rent it, Miami Vice was slick, and had it's moments, but it was also down right laughable at parts.
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Anyone know if there is a box for the 4 James Bond sets being offered anywhere? I thought maybe they'd do one like they did for LOTR. I haven't opened mine yet, but I'm assuming there's no offer inside.
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Anyone know if there is a box for the 4 James Bond sets being offered anywhere? I thought maybe they'd do one like they did for LOTR. I haven't opened mine yet, but I'm assuming there's no offer inside.
Out of curiosity, is there a reason that you want the box for something special, or is it a "I want it because it'll be cool to have all the boxes in one box." type deal?
I find box's with more than 3 DVD's in them become tedious for me, removing and refilling. Though for uniformity's sake, I'd love a box for the Clone Wars and prequel Trilogy.
Kevin
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Yeah, it'd be cool if it was contained.
What's the big deal? It's not like I'm losing sleep over it.
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Having missed a bunch of movies this summer/fall (gee, I wonder why? :P), I've been buying a bunch of DVDs lately -
- Superman Returns
- Richard Donner Superman II
- Cars
- Pirates 2
- Talledega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
- Alias Season 5
But, of course, we haven't had time to watch any of them yet. ::)
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As someone who has never seen any of the Reeve Superman films, but wants to watch I and II, should I get the regular Superman II DVD or the Donner cut? I'm not sure if I should get both and compare them (as everyone else on the Internet seems to have done) or just get one.
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If your interesting the art of filmmaking and want to see how ego can destroy genus, get both versions. If you want to sit and watch an excellent story, only get the the Donner cut. 1 and 2 are esentially one big movie (but please forgive the fact that it was impossible to polish Donner's version.)
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For anyone interested. Best Buy has all five seasons of "24" for only 19.99 each.
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For anyone interested. Best Buy has all five seasons of "24" for only 19.99 each.
Not a bad deal considering I still need season 5. I picked up seasons 2-4 at Target on Black Friday for $16 as well as some of the later Simpsons sets I was missing.
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Nice. I saw this movie in the theater a billion years ago. It was just so freaky then that I had to own it on DVD. It's amazing. My wife isn't a fan though, so whenever she and the youngin' are out, I pop a few beers and turn out the lights and turn this sucker up loud.
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WMis running a $4.44 sale on DVD's. Picked up The Hunt for Red October and The Golden Child for my wife. Not too many great films, but certainly watchable ones.
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Nice. I saw this movie in the theater a billion years ago. It was just so freaky then that I had to own it on DVD. It's amazing. My wife isn't a fan though, so whenever she and the youngin' are out, I pop a few beers and turn out the lights and turn this sucker up loud.
I remember this movie was much more "interesting" 13-15 years ago with a girl named Mary and her friend named Jane. Ah, the good ol days.....